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Tipperary man has unlawful killing sentence reduced by four years on appeal

Summary

In a 2014 appeal, the Court of Appeal reduced the 24‑year‑old Jason Morrissey's 14‑year sentence for unlawfully killing 25‑year‑old James Tynan to ten years, while keeping his other convictions intact. Morrissey had pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing after striking Tynan with a single punch on February 19, 2012, at Liberty Square in Thurles. The court noted that the fatal blow was not a premeditated assault and that Tynan died the next day after falling to the ground. Morrissey's case also included three separate assault sentences and a theft sentence, all running concurrently, for a total of 21 years with three years suspended. The appeal was limited to the unlawful‑killing conviction, and the Court of Appeal confirmed the ten‑year sentence as appropriate and proportionate. The other convictions and their start dates remained unchanged.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Tipperary man has unlawful killing sentence reduced by four years on appeal. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of 25-year-old James Tynan at Liberty Square in Thurles on February 19 2012. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 19 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-11-10 Publication

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Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime

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