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Suspended sentence for man who sexually assaulted woman as she slept at a party
Summary
A 32‑year‑old man was given a suspended three‑year sentence for sexually assaulting a woman who was asleep at a party. He admitted to entering the bedroom after she had gone to bed, kissing and touching her in the hope she would think he was her partner. He also admitted to digitally penetrating her. Judge Catherine Murphy suspended the sentence in full, imposing conditions that he address his alcohol problems and engage with offence and victim awareness services. He was previously declared a sex offender. The judge suggested he consider living alcohol‑free and urged him to make the most of the chance. The man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He offered €2,000 as a token of remorse, but the prosecution requested it be paid to the Rape Crisis Centre, which the judge directed his solicitor to do.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who sexually assaulted woman as she slept at a party. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the woman at a Dublin home in early 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2015-03-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: sexual assault of the woman at a Dublin home in early 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man has been given a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a woman as she slept at a party. Judge Catherine Murphy imposed a three year sentence which she suspended in full on various conditions including that the man continues to address his alcohol issues and that he engages with offence and victim awareness services.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence
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