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33-month jail term for man who repeatedly stabbed partner too lenient, State says

Summary

In a case heard by the Court of Appeal, the State argued that the 33‑month jail sentence imposed on Keith Malone, 40, for repeatedly stabbing his partner was too lenient and should be set aside. Malone had stabbed his partner four times on 6 January 2019, causing a damaged liver, collapsed lung, broken rib and a gash to her elbow, which required three weeks in hospital. He was originally sentenced at Naas Circuit Court on 19 January 2022 to three years' imprisonment, with the last three months suspended for 12 months. The State contended that the headline sentence of five years was justified but the final sentence was unduly lenient, citing the gravity of the offence and the lack of mitigating factors. The Court of Appeal reserved judgment for a later date.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 33-month jail term for man who repeatedly stabbed partner too lenient, State says. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and production of an article, at Athy, Co Kildare, on 6 January 2019. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• 6 January 2019 Incident
• 19 January 2022 Incident
• 2022-10-20 Publication

Why: "You can't suggest giving him less mitigation than he is entitled to just because the sentence is set too low," said Mr Justice Edwards. CNI source report

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