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Jail for man who left partner sitting in pool of blood
Summary
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court sentenced Dubliner Dean McAuley to two years' imprisonment for assault causing harm, with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions. McAuley, 28, pleaded guilty to fracturing the nose of his then-partner, Rachel Williams, at Kingswood LUAS Stop in Tallaght on September 13, 2019. Prosecution evidence alleged that after an argument over a broken wine bottle, McAuley punched Williams in the face, struck her with his knee while she was on the ground, and punched her again, leaving her bleeding heavily. Although McAuley initially denied the assault to gardaí, he later apologized to the victim. Judge Martin Nolan noted McAuley's five previous convictions, including violent behavior in a garda station, and described the incident as a serious offense driven by alcohol. However, the judge acknowledged McAuley's potential for reform and his current homelessness. The effective custody period is six months, as the remaining 18 months are suspended. Judge Nolan stated that a more substantial criminal record would have resulted in a lesser deduction from the sentence. The matter was finalized with this sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who left partner sitting in pool of blood. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Rachel Williams at Kingswood LUAS Stop, Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, on September 13, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 13, 2019 Incident
- 2021-02-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to Rachel Williams at Kingswood LUAS Stop, Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, on September 13, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He sentenced McAuley to two years imprisonment but suspended the final 18 months of the sentence on strict conditions. Judge Nolan said if McAuley had a more substantial record of conviction then the deduction of the sentence would have been lesser.
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