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Convicted killer possibly "under deadly attack" from boyfriend, lawyer submits
Summary
In a manslaughter sentencing hearing on 22 July 2019, the lawyer for Inga Ozolina argued that her client, a 48‑year‑old mother of two, killed her boyfriend, Audrius Pukas, in self‑defence after a history of domestic violence. The barrister claimed that Pukas had attacked Ozolina with a knife and that she had used her hands and fists in response. Ozolina had previously been found guilty of manslaughter, not murder, by a jury in May. The lawyer highlighted evidence of prior injuries to Ozolina and two safety orders that had lapsed. She requested that the judge place the offence in the lower culpability range, citing the alleged deadly attack. The judge adjourned sentencing to 31 July and remanded Ozolina in custody until then. The hearing did not address any further legal outcomes. Inga Ozolina pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted killer possibly "under deadly attack" from boyfriend, lawyer submits. Charges or matters: murdering Lithuanian native Audrius Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea on November 20, 2016; manslaughter," he noted. "It was defended as an accident; that account was not accepted by the jury." Ms Biggs reminded Mr Justice Alexander Owens of Ms Ozolina's and Mr Pukas' violent relationship. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 20, 2016 Incident
- 31st July Adjournment
- 2019-07-22 Publication
Why: " Counsel explained that her client was now in a new, calm relationship. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Lithuanian native Audrius Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea on November 20, 2016; manslaughter," he noted. "It was defended as an accident; that account was not accepted by the jury." Ms Biggs reminded Mr Justice Alexander Owens of Ms Ozolina's and Mr Pukas' violent relationship (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The submissions and evidence were given to the Central Criminal Court today during the 48-year-old's manslaughter sentence hearing.; She had used her hands and fists and it didn't stop, so what was there for her?" Mr Justice Owens adjourned sentencing until 31st July and remanded her in custody until then.
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