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Man who stood over injured woman (64) while masturbating avoids jail
Summary
Maximilian Lang-Orsini, 24, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexual assault at Hanover Lane, Dublin, on November 16, 2013. The prosecution alleged that Lang-Orsini exposed himself and masturbated in front of an injured 64-year-old woman, standing over her while she lay on the ground. Judge Martin Nolan accepted the submission that the charge was based on the victim's apprehension of imminent sexual assault, noting a reasonable basis for the charge while acknowledging Lang-Orsini did not intend to physically injure or sexually assault her. The judge described the behavior as shameful and stated that the only reason Lang-Orsini avoided immediate custody was his lack of prior convictions. He sentenced Lang-Orsini to two years in prison, which was suspended in full for two years. Additionally, the court ordered Lang-Orsini to raise €10,000 to be handed over to Garda O'Brien within 18 months, a sum the judge described as a punishment intended to deter future offenses. If the victim does not accept the money, the court will dispose of it. Judge Nolan emphasized that he would have imposed a custodial sentence if he believed Lang-Orsini deserved one. The defense noted Lang-Orsini had no previous convictions, was intoxicated on MDMA at the time, and had apologized unreservedly.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who stood over injured woman (64) while masturbating avoids jail. Charges or matters: sexual assault at Hanover Lane, Dublin on November 16, 2013; sexual assault was because there was an apprehension by the victim that she was about to be sexually assaulted. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 16, 2013 Incident
- 2019-07-24 Publication
Why: "The only reason you are not going to prison is because you have no record," the judge continued. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: sexual assault at Hanover Lane, Dublin on November 16, 2013; sexual assault was because there was an apprehension by the victim that she was about to be sexually assaulted (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge sentenced Lang-Orsini to two years in prison which he suspended in full for two years and ordered that he raise €10,000 to be handed over to Gda O'Brien within 18 months. Judge Nolan said he wanted to make it clear that if he decided that Lang-Orsini deserved a custodial sentence he would get one.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Hanover Lane
- Dublin
- Hanover Lane
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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