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Man gets four months jail for launching vicious and unprovoked attack
Summary
Barry Nolan, 40, was jailed for four months after he broke into Michael Maguire's house at 2.30am, punched him, and repeatedly threatened to kill him. Nolan had earlier visited the house that evening and was denied entry. He punched Maguire in the face, neck and head, kicked him in the ribs and head, and shouted "I am going to kill you." Maguire, who was injured and feared for his life, called 999 and later reported the assault. Nolan pleaded guilty to burglary, making threats to kill or cause serious harm and assault causing harm. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to two and a half years, suspending all but four months on strict conditions. Nolan has a history of alcohol misuse and has since sought psychotherapy. He paid €3,500 to help repair Maguire's front door. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man gets four months jail for launching vicious and unprovoked attack. Charges or matters: burglary, making threats to kill or cause serious harm and assault causing harm on October 1, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 1, 2014 Incident
- 2015-03-05 Publication
Why: Judge Nolan acknowledged that Nolan has an excellent work history and only minor previous convictions but said a custodial sentence was needed because of the "viciousness of the assault". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: burglary, making threats to kill or cause serious harm and assault causing harm on October 1, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan sentenced Nolan to two and half years but suspended all but four months of that sentence on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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