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Teen who defiled girl at house party is remanded in custody
Summary
A 19‑year‑old man was remanded in custody after pleading guilty to defiling a 13‑year‑old girl at a house party when he was 16. The offence, which occurred in June 2018, was charged as defilement of a child aged 15 to 17 because the accused believed the girl was 15. The court heard the party was organised by older teenagers and that the girl was alone with the accused in a bedroom where they had sexual intercourse. The girl later informed a relative, leading to the Gardaí's involvement. The accused admitted the act and his belief about the girl's age. He has prior convictions for theft, drugs and public order offences. The judge, citing the seriousness of the offence and the need for reflection, ordered his remand pending sentencing and further reports. The judge warned that his conduct while remanded would influence the eventual custodial term.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen who defiled girl at house party is remanded in custody. Charges or matters: defilement of the girl on a date in June 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 2018 Incident
- 2021-06-11 Publication
Why: She said she was concerned about the conclusions in a probation report and psychological reports that the defendant was not engaging with the need for intervention in order to minimise the risk of general and specific reoffending. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: defilement of the girl on a date in June 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A teenager who had sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old at a house party when he was 16 years old has been remanded in custody pending sentence.; A teenager who had sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old at a house party when he was 16 years old has been remanded in custody pending sentence.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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