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Top criminal lawyer admits attacking former colleague
Summary
Cahir O'Higgins, a 47‑year‑old criminal defence solicitor, pleaded guilty to assaulting former colleague Stephen O'Mahony on 11 February 2023. The incident occurred at Wolfe Tone Quay, Dublin. O'Higgins apologized to O'Mahony, his family, and his own family for the shame and embarrassment caused. The prosecution requested a victim impact report for the upcoming sentence hearing. Judge Melanie Greally set a sentence date for 18 October and remanded O'Higgins on continuing bail. O'Higgins has been a top earner in the legal aid scheme over the past decade.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Top criminal lawyer admits attacking former colleague. Charges or matters: assaulting a former colleague in the capital; assault causing harm to Stephen O'Mahony at Wolfe Tone Quay on that date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 11 Incident
- October 18 Adjournment
- 2022-03-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assaulting a former colleague in the capital; assault causing harm to Stephen O'Mahony at Wolfe Tone Quay on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Michael O'Higgins SC, defending, asked the court for a sentence date next October.; The judge remanded the defendant on continuing bail.
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