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Criminal with addiction issues opts for prison rather than residential care
Summary
Lisa Lee, 41, was convicted in 2022 of discarding a knife used by Noel Lennon to stab Isaac Horgan, who died from a leg wound. Lee, who has no fixed abode and a history of 17 convictions, was sentenced by Mr Justice Tony Hunt to four years in prison, with the final two years suspended on the condition of good behaviour and engagement with probation services. After her release in December, she was charged with offences under the Public Order Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, including possession of stolen mobile phones. Mr Justice Hunt offered her a choice: enter a detox programme followed by intensive residential care or return to prison. Lee declined the treatment programme, citing panic at the prospect of residential care, and opted to have the suspended portion of her sentence reactivated. She was remanded in custody and will appear again on April 19.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Criminal with addiction issues opts for prison rather than residential care. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- March 29, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 19 Adjournment
- 2024-04-09 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Mr Munro said his client appreciates the compassion shown by Mr Justice Tony Hunt but opted to have the suspended portion of her sentence reactivated rather than begin intensive treatment. The judge said he wants time to consider how much of the two-year sentence to reactivate and suggested Lee could use the same time to reconsider her position.; Mr Justice Hunt remanded Lee in custody but she will appear before the court again on April 19.
Background Person
Outcome: Mr Justice Hunt remanded Lee in custody but she will appear before the court again on April 19.
Places mentioned
- Spring Garden Lane
- Central Criminal Court
- Little Britain Street
- Dublin
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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