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'If you give me a chance to change my life, I won't let you down,' armed burglar with 43 previous convictions tells judge
Summary
Darragh O'Sullivan, 29, was sentenced to three years in prison for an armed burglary that took place on 3 April 2016 in Ballybrack. He entered a family home with a knife, threatened a former partner of the homeowner, and warned the resident that she would "get a bullet." Five children were present, and two testified. O'Sullivan, who had 43 prior convictions, pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary and a threat to kill or cause serious harm. During sentencing, he claimed he had tried to rebuild his life in the UK, returned to work, and had become religious while in custody. Judge Karen O'Connor noted his chaotic upbringing but also his efforts to reform, and imposed a sentence of four and a half years, suspending the final 18 months for two years on strict conditions, backdating it by 179 days to account for time already served.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'If you give me a chance to change my life, I won't let you down,' armed burglar with 43 previous convictions tells judge. Charges or matters: the offences of aggravated burglary and a threat to kill or cause serious harm which took place at a location in Ballybrack on April 3, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 3, 2016 Incident
- 2021-02-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the offences of aggravated burglary and a threat to kill or cause serious harm which took place at a location in Ballybrack on April 3, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: She imposed a sentence of four and a half years and suspended the final 18 months for two years on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- of Shankill Garda Station
- Ashlawn Park
- Dublin
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