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Woman (38) admits to killing man in 'domestic dispute'
Summary
A 38‑year‑old Lithuanian woman, Sandra Sandaraite of Academy Street, Navan, was charged with the murder of a 47‑year‑old Polish man, Zbigniew Czech, at the same address on 10 December 2022. At the Central Criminal Court she pleaded guilty to manslaughter, a plea accepted by the State. She said "not guilty to murder, guilty to manslaughter" when the charge was read. Her lawyer said the charge arose from a domestic dispute. Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the case to a sentence hearing on 16 May to allow for urinalysis and probation reports.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman (38) admits to killing man in 'domestic dispute'. Charges or matters: manslaughter, which Bernard Condon SC said was acceptable to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 10, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 16 Adjournment
- 2024-03-04 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: manslaughter, which Bernard Condon SC said was acceptable to the Director of Public Prosecutions (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to a sentence hearing date of May 16, to allow for the preparation of urinalysis and probation reports.; Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to a sentence hearing date of May 16, to allow for the preparation of urinalysis and probation reports.
Places mentioned
- Academy Street
- Navan
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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