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Suspended sentence for man who harassed former girlfriend
Summary
David Nevin, 40, of Terryglass, Nenagh, was sentenced by Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to a suspended three‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence for harassing former girlfriend Patricia Dardis from August 2012 to February 2013. Nevin sent repeated text messages, emails, faxes, handwritten notes, and appeared at Dardis's home and workplace, even attempting to contact the CEO of her firm. He pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody in early May to reflect on his conduct. The judge noted Dardis suffered significant emotional trauma and warned Nevin that a repeat offence would lead to a long prison term. Nevin was ordered to remain of good behaviour for three‑and‑a‑half years, to avoid any contact with Dardis, and to pay €1,000 to court within one week, which would be given to the Rape Crisis Centre if not accepted by Dardis. The sentence was suspended in full.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who harassed former girlfriend. Charges or matters: harassment of Ms Dardis from August 2012 to February 2013 at locations in Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2012 Adjournment
- February 2013 Adjournment
- May 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 2010 Other
- January 2011 Other
- April 2011 Other
- June 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2013 Other
- 2015-06-11 Publication
Why: Judge Nolan said that Ms Dardis had suffered significant emotional trauma because of Nevin's behaviour which he said was "totally wrong". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: harassment of Ms Dardis from August 2012 to February 2013 at locations in Dublin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan had remanded Nevin in custody in early May to "think about his position" and today sentenced him to three and a half years but suspended it in full.; Judge Martin Nolan had remanded Nevin in custody in early May to "think about his position" and today sentenced him to three and a half years but suspended it in full.
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