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Violent teen 'crossed the Rubicon' by stabbing robbery victims
Summary
Daryl Wade, 18, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment with the final two‑and‑a‑half years suspended. He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, robbery and attempted robbery after stabbing an Italian student in the leg in May 2022 and a 17‑year‑old boy in the stomach in February 2023. The court described the offences as "exceptionally serious" and noted Wade's violent propensity. He was identified by CCTV and an audio recording of his admission. Wade's guilty plea and expressions of shame were considered mitigating factors, but the judge deemed a custodial period necessary for rehabilitation. Wade's partner and employer provided supporting letters, and he is no longer living in the area. The sentence was imposed as an adult, with the suspended portion to be served after the 18th birthday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Violent teen 'crossed the Rubicon' by stabbing robbery victims. Charges or matters: multiple counts including assault causing harm, robbery and attempted robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 8, 2022 Incident
- February 19, 2023 Incident
- 2024-03-25 Publication
Why: He said attacking someone with a knife "shows a certain violent propensity", adding that the court would worry about someone who used a knife on another person because they had "crossed a Rubicon". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: multiple counts including assault causing harm, robbery and attempted robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He previously told defence counsel Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC that the court could impose an immediate four-year period of detention or adjourn the case until after Wade's 18th birthday, when a five-year sentence with two and half years suspended would be handed down. Finalising sentence today, Judge Nolan sentenced Wade to five years' imprisonment but suspended the final two-and-a-half years on the basis of the mitigation offered and on the basis of Wade's age.; After taking instructions from his client, Mr Ó Lideadha told the court his client wanted to be sentenced as an adult and Judge Nolan adjourned the case to today.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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