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Violent offender further jailed for attacking partner while on bail for same offence
Summary
A 36‑year‑old man, already on bail for assaulting his former partner, was jailed for an additional 18 months after breaking into her home and attacking her again. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage, endangerment, assault and trespass for the January 2021 incident. The court noted his 79 prior convictions and that he had previously received a three‑year sentence with six months suspended. Judge James O'Donohue described the new assault as "very bad" and "traumatising," citing the victim's fear and PTSD. He imposed a one‑year‑six‑month sentence for endangerment to run consecutively to the sentence he is already serving, crediting him for six months already served. The judge ordered counselling during custody and for six months after release. The case highlighted the victim's ongoing trauma and the defendant's expressed remorse and participation in educational programmes while in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Violent offender further jailed for attacking partner while on bail for same offence. Charges or matters: counts of criminal damage, endangerment, assault and trespass on January 5, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 5, 2021 Incident
- March 2025 Incident
- 2024-04-30 Publication
Why: The man told the victim it was her fault that the incident happened, because she had changed the password to her phone, which made him paranoid. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: counts of criminal damage, endangerment, assault and trespass on January 5, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By David O'Sullivan and Eimear Dodd A violent offender who was on bail for assaulting his then partner when he broke into her home and again attacked her during a "frenzied outburst" has been further jailed for 18 months. Judge O'Donohue imposed a sentence of one year and six months on the count of endangerment, to run consecutively to the sentence he is currently serving.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- local garda station
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