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Yasmin Stephens to be sentenced for knifepoint robbery

Summary

Yasmin Stephens, aged 24, was convicted by a jury of robbing a woman on Lower Drumcondra Road on 12 October 2017. The robbery involved a knife threat and the victim was forced to hand over €100. Stephens, who has 13 prior convictions including robbery, does not accept the verdict. The court ordered a probation report and adjourned sentencing to 17 January 2020. Garda evidence included CCTV footage identifying Stephens and testimony that the victim was not physically harmed. Stephens claimed the money was given to her and that the victim had hugged her, but CCTV did not show this. The victim reported psychological distress and changes in her routine following the incident. The case highlights the court's focus on the robbery and the defendant's background of drug addiction and trauma.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Yasmin Stephens to be sentenced for knifepoint robbery. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

• October 12, 2017 Adjournment
• January 17, 2020 Adjournment
• October 2017 Incident
• 2019-11-29 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Finding Theft

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