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Dad 'got into altercation' with man known to gardai who made lewd suggestion to girls
Summary
In a case heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, 36‑year‑old Jason Goddard of Cloonlara Road, Finglas, was discharged from an indictment under the Probation Act after pleading guilty to violent disorder on 16 October 2018. The incident involved Goddard and 21‑year‑old Ryan Thompson following a man known to Gardaí who had made a lewd suggestion to teenage girls and produced a knife. The pair entered a nursing home where an altercation occurred; Thompson sustained slash marks and was taken to hospital. Goddard later admitted to Gardaí that he could not recall details due to drug influence. Judge Elma Sheahan noted Goddard had no Garda attention since 2014, had engaged well with the Probation Service, and had reduced his risk of re‑offending to low. She discharged him on the condition of good behaviour for 12 months, citing his minor previous convictions and lack of subsequent offences.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dad 'got into altercation' with man known to gardai who made lewd suggestion to girls. Charges or matters: violent disorder at Finglas Road, Finglas, on October 16, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 16, 2018 Adjournment
- August 2018 Incident
- 2022-02-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: violent disorder at Finglas Road, Finglas, on October 16, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Sheahan said Goddard has not come to garda attention since this offending and has engaged well with the Probation Service.; Judge Elma Sheahan had previously placed Goddard on a 12-month probation bond and adjourned the matter for finalisation to this date.
Co Accused
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Finglas Road
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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