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'Utter stupidity': criminal who intimidated victim knowing gardai were present is jailed
Summary
Stephen McMullen, 25, of Rowlagh Gardens, Clondalkin, pleaded guilty to assault and intimidation of a witness after attacking a man outside his home on 19 August 2021. He was on bail for three offences and had 92 prior convictions. Gardai were called to the scene, where McMullen and a group of men assaulted the victim, who managed to escape to his house and call for help. McMullen later phoned the victim, asking what the gardai were doing, and sent a threatening text. DNA evidence linked him to the scene. Judge John Martin sentenced him to two years for assault and two and a half years for intimidation, with 18 months suspended, and imposed strict supervision and no contact with the victim. The sentence was consecutive and included conditions of good behaviour and probation supervision. The court noted McMullen's remorse and his desire for rehabilitation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Utter stupidity': criminal who intimidated victim knowing gardai were present is jailed. Charges or matters: one count of assault and one count of intimidation of a witness. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 19, 2021 Incident
- 2023-06-22 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: one count of assault and one count of intimidation of a witness (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge John Martin said that in considering the appropriate sentence he had regard to the evidence given by gardai and also had the benefit of a letter written by McMullen's mother and other documents handed to the court. Judge Martin sentenced McMullen to two years for assault causing harm and sentenced him to two and a half years for the count of intimidation of a witness with the final 18 months suspended.
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