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Jail time doubled for criminal with 'no regard for court orders' who violently attacked 'Good Samaritan'

Summary

Michael Delaney, 36, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment in June 2022 for hijacking a car and violently assaulting a Good Samaritan, Zolt Tolmowski, who offered him a lift. Delaney had a 12‑13 year driving ban and was on bail at the time. The Court of Appeal quashed the original sentence and re‑sentenced him to seven years' imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended. The new sentence includes five years for the hijacking, three years for assault causing harm, and 12 months for violent disorder, with the latter suspended. Delaney's concurrent sentences for dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and failing to supply a urine specimen remain at four months each. The Court noted his 99 prior convictions and his participation in rehabilitation programmes while incarcerated. The decision was made after the State appealed the original sentences as unduly lenient. Michael Delaney pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail time doubled for criminal with 'no regard for court orders' who violently attacked 'Good Samaritan'. Charges or matters: several offences relating to a hijack on June 21, 2021, in Kilmeaden, Co Waterford; the unlawful seizure of a vehicle, assault causing harm and violent disorder. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• June 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 21, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-01-26 Publication

Why: I am waking up often because of bad dreams or from light sounds from outside. CNI source report

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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