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Teenager who defiled girl (13) is jailed
Summary
A 19‑year‑old man was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended, for defiling a 13‑year‑old girl at a house party when he was 16. The court heard the offence occurred after the girl attended a party organised by older teenagers while her mother believed she was staying at a friend's house. The defendant pleaded guilty to defilement of a child aged 15‑17, claiming he believed the girl was 15. Judge Melanie Greally considered the victim's age, vulnerability and the mental and physical consequences of the offence, as well as the defendant's youth, immaturity and lack of knowledge of the age of consent. She credited the defendant for his plea, admissions and difficult personal circumstances, noting he was in a stable relationship and in education. The sentence requires the defendant to engage in offence‑ and victim‑focused work and complete a sex offenders treatment programme.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teenager who defiled girl (13) is jailed. Charges or matters: defilement of the girl on a date in June 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 2018 Incident
- 2021-10-22 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: defilement of the girl on a date in June 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A youth who defiled a 13-year-old girl at a house party when he was 16 years old has been jailed for one year. She imposed a sentence of two years imprisonment and suspended the final 12 months on condition he engage in offence and victim focused work and complete a sex offenders treatment program.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence
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