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DPP to appeal leniency of sentence of Dublin man who failed to appear before appeal court in December
Summary
Lee McDonnell, 23, of Ballyfermot, pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to rob Sarsfield Service Station, robbery of cigarettes and a sunglass case, and robbery of a shop assistant on 21 January 2012. He received a six‑year sentence, with three years suspended, on 19 November 2012. The Director of Public Prosecutions appealed that the three‑year jail term was too lenient. The appeal was scheduled for December but McDonnell did not appear; the court agreed to hear the application on 15 May. No reason was given for his absence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: DPP to appeal leniency of sentence of Dublin man who failed to appear before appeal court in December. Charges or matters: possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery at Sarsfield Service Station, Ballyfermot on January 21 2012; robbery of cigarettes and a sunglass case and to robbery of the shop assistant on the same occasion. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- January 21 2012 Incident
- November 19 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 15 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-01-26 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery at Sarsfield Service Station, Ballyfermot on January 21 2012; robbery of cigarettes and a sunglass case and to robbery of the shop assistant on the same occasion (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to six years imprisonment with the final three suspended by Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on November 19 2012. Counsel for both sides agreed today that the DPP's application for a review of McDonnell's sentence could be heard before the Court of Appeal on May 15 next.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Lough Conn road
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