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Jail for woman (41) who attacked young female garda

Date
2023-03-31

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Lisa Lee, 41, of Annalivia Apartments, Dublin 8, pleaded guilty to assaulting Garda Caoimhe O'Reilly on 9 January 2022 during a domestic incident. Lee pulled clumps of the Garda's hair, struck her, and feared she would be stabbed. The assault occurred after Gardaí intervened at Lee's home at 3 am. Lee was arrested, later expressed remorse, and was sentenced by Judge Melanie Greally to 20 months' imprisonment, with the final six months suspended on strict conditions, including 12 months' probation. The sentence was back‑dated to 24 November, when Lee entered custody. Garda O'Reilly suffered soft‑tissue injuries and is undergoing physiotherapy. Lee has three prior convictions for breach of bail and drug possession, cares for her mother, and has addressed addiction while in custody. The judge noted Lee's remorse, early guilty plea, and rehabilitation efforts as mitigating factors. The sentence reflects the seriousness of assaulting a Garda.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for woman (41) who attacked young female garda. Charges or matters: assaulting Garda Caoimhe O'Reilly causing her harm on January 9, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

January 9, 2022 Incident
November 24 Incident
2023-03-31 Publication

Case subjects

Lisa Lee

Defendant

Charges: assaulting Garda Caoimhe O'Reilly causing her harm on January 9, 2022 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Judge Greally imposed a 20-month prison sentence, with the final six months suspended on strict condition including that Lee place herself under the supervision of the Probation Service for 12 months post-release. The judge backdated the sentence to November 24 last, when Lee entered custody.