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Dublin criminal Alan Wilson to appeal his conviction and sentence next March
Summary
In December 2014, the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court set a March hearing for Alan Wilson, 34, to appeal his conviction and seven‑year sentence for assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive, Blanchardstown, on 3 June 2009. Wilson had pleaded not guilty to trespass and assault, was found guilty by a jury, and sentenced by Judge Desmond Hogan on 12 April 2013. He applied for bail pending appeal. Judge Michael Peart, joined by Judges John Edwards and George Birmingham, noted the Court of Appeal's reluctance to decide the bail application without DPP submissions or a trial transcript, yet scheduled the appeal for 23–24 March to avoid prejudice. Wilson's barrister, Padraig Dwyer SC, argued that Wilson's prior conviction and lack of victim evidence, combined with the jury's perception of a bullet‑proof vest implying gang involvement, prejudiced the verdict. Dwyer contended the judge's jury charge effectively conceded this prejudice. The appeal will address both conviction and sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin criminal Alan Wilson to appeal his conviction and sentence next March. Charges or matters: trespass while committing assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive in Blanchardstown on June 3, 2009. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- June 3, 2009 Incident
- April 12, 2013 Incident
- March 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-12-18 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: trespass while committing assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive in Blanchardstown on June 3, 2009 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; He was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by Judge Desmond Hogan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on April 12, 2013. Wilson applied to the Court of Appeal for bail today, pending an appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dromheath Drive
- Blanchardstown
- New Street Gardens
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
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