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Woman avoids jail for violent attack on drinking partner
Summary
Mary Smith, 64, received a suspended three‑year prison sentence after pleading guilty to assault causing harm on her drinking partner during the pandemic lockdown. The victim, in her 60s, suffered two fractured ribs, serious eye damage requiring 21 stitches, and nerve damage in her hand that left her unable to write or lift a cup of tea. Smith, who had no memory of the attack, was described by the court as appalled and horrified by her actions. The judge noted her plea of guilty, remorse, and previous good character, and imposed a suspended sentence on the condition that Smith abstain from alcohol for three years. She was also ordered to pay €1,500 to the victim or a nominated charity within a year. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman avoids jail for violent attack on drinking partner. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at her home on May 26, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 26, 2020 Incident
- 2022-02-09 Publication
Why: She told the court that because of damage to the nerves in her hand she cannot write or pick up a cup of tea. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at her home on May 26, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A woman who has no memory of carrying out a violent attack on her drinking partner during the pandemic lockdown has received a suspended prison sentence. Noting the mitigation, including Smith's plea of guilty, her remorse and her previous good character, she suspended the sentence on condition that Smith refrain from all alcohol consumption for three years.
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