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Suspended sentence for man who harassed and threatened his neighbour

Date
2015-02-02
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Ballymun
County
Dublin

Summary

In February 2015, a 40‑year‑old man named Jason White pleaded guilty in Dublin Central Criminal Court to harassing and threatening a neighbour, Jacqueline Hogg, over a three‑month period in 2012. White admitted harassing Hogg between St Patrick's Day and 7 July 2012, threatening to burn her house, and making violent threats to her family. He also threatened to damage the house, shouted threats from his upstairs window, and was found very drunk and aggressive. The court heard that youths had been drinking at his house, causing anti‑social behaviour, and that Hogg lived in a constant state of fear. Judge Patrick McCartan imposed a six‑month jail sentence suspended for two years, ordered White not to return to his former home in Doon Court, and noted his cooperation with Probation Services. White had three prior convictions for assault and criminal damage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who harassed and threatened his neighbour. Charges or matters: offences carried out over a three-month period in 2012. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 40-year-old

Defendant

Charges: offences carried out over a three-month period in 2012 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Judge Patrick McCartan suspended a six month jail sentence for two years.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Dublin Central Criminal Court
Facility
  • Ms Hogg's house

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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