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Suspended sentence for man who assaulted karaoke singer at Christmas party
Summary
Charles Dillon, 33, was found guilty by a jury of assault causing harm to Polish national Piotr Kozub, 59, after an incident at the Castle Inn Pub in Rathfarnham on 13 December 2008. Dillon, a father of six, had pleaded not guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Desmond Hogan imposed a three‑year jail sentence but suspended it, requiring Dillon to keep the peace for two years and complete 240 hours of community work. The judge noted Dillon's awareness of the consequences of his actions and his previous convictions for public order offences. Kozub suffered severe personal injuries, including black eyes, broken teeth, and required five weeks off work and dental surgery in Poland. Dillon's brother, who ran the karaoke that night, was also involved in the altercation. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who assaulted karaoke singer at Christmas party. Charges or matters: the charge at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- December 13, 2008 Incident
- Christmas Incident
- 2015-02-20 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the charge at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; He suspended a three year jail sentence on condition that Dillon keeps the peace for two years and completes 240 hours of work in the community. The court heard that Dillon had met the victim in the court house and they had shaken hands but that the victim did not want to meet him as part of the Restorative Justice Programme.
Places mentioned
- Tara Hill Crescent
- Rathfarnham
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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