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Defendant who punched man inside Criminal Courts of Justice avoids jail
Summary
In a case heard by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Jamiee Griffin, aged 26, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after punching another man in the entrance to a District Court on 10 November 2017. The victim sustained a cut to his lip, an injury observed by a nearby Garda and captured on security footage. Griffin, who has 30 prior convictions including assault, affray, violent disorder, obstruction of a peace officer, public order and road traffic offences, was found to have no victim impact statement or complaint filed. Judge Melanie Greally, noting his history and recent efforts at rehabilitation, imposed a 12‑month sentence and suspended it in full for 12 months. The court recorded that Griffin had taken positive steps, was not abusing drugs, and had not attracted significant Garda attention since 2017. The case concluded with the judge's decision to suspend the sentence, reflecting his apparent maturity and change of behaviour.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Defendant who punched man inside Criminal Courts of Justice avoids jail. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at District Court 4, Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, on November 10, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 10, 2017 Incident
- 2015 and 2016 Incident
- 2021-02-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at District Court 4, Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, on November 10, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally imposed a 12 month sentence which she suspended in full for 12 months.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Public Order Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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