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Dumbrell drops appeal after judge's warning

Date
2019-07-01

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Ballymun

County
Dublin

Summary

Leroy Dumbrell, 32, of Carriglea Gardens, Dun Laoghaire, withdrew a sentence appeal after a senior judge warned that the Court of Appeal could increase his sentence. Dumbrell had pleaded guilty to violent disorder in 2013 and to threatening a detective in 2015. He had over 70 prior convictions, including arson and a prison brawl. He was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with the final year suspended in 2016. The appeal was to challenge the severity of the six‑year term, but the judge noted Dumbrell's extensive criminal record and the Court of Appeal's power to increase sentences. Dumbrell's lawyers requested withdrawal, and the judge described him as "very wise." The case was dismissed before hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dumbrell drops appeal after judge's warning. Charges or matters: one count of violent disorder on November 27, 2013; threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Detective Garda Ronan McMorrow on May 5, 2015. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

November 27, 2013 Incident
May 5, 2015 Incident
April 28, 2016 Incident
December 2017 Incident
2019-07-01 Publication

Case subjects

Dun Laoghaire

Defendant

Charges: one count of violent disorder on November 27, 2013; threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Detective Garda Ronan McMorrow on May 5, 2015 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment with the final year suspended by Judge Karen O'Connor on April 28, 2016. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court previously heard that Dumbrell was repeatedly jailed for breaching bail conditions, which included a curfew of between 7pm and 7am.