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Man jailed for stabbing three people following birthday party moves to appeal conviction
Summary
Brian Quinn, aged 47, was convicted in 2014 of seriously assaulting Lee Harte and assaulting Kurtis Lennon and James Toner Junior, and of producing a knife, after a series of stabbings at a birthday party on 9 October 2011. He was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment by Judge Carmel Stewart. Quinn has now filed an appeal, arguing that the trial judge's directions to the jury on the law of self‑defence were inconsistent. His counsel, Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha, SC, contended that the judge first instructed the jury that an honest belief in the necessity of force was required, then later told them to decide whether the type and amount of force used was reasonable, thereby mixing subjective and objective elements. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justices Garrett Sheehan, Alan Mahon and John Edwards, has reserved judgment pending further consideration. The appeal concerns only the conviction, not the sentence. Brian Quinn pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed for stabbing three people following birthday party moves to appeal conviction. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Stephen Keogh, Lee Harte and James Toner Senior on October 9, 2011; assault causing harm to Kurtis Lennon, James Toner Junior and Robert Ryan and production of a knife on the same date. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- October 9, 2011 Incident
- March 10, 2014 Incident
- 2015-11-12 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Stephen Keogh, Lee Harte and James Toner Senior on October 9, 2011; assault causing harm to Kurtis Lennon, James Toner Junior and Robert Ryan and production of a knife on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A man jailed for stabbing three people following a birthday party at a neighbouring house has moved to appeal his conviction. He was sentenced to eight years imprisonment by Judge Carmel Stewart on March 10, 2014.
Places mentioned
- Deer Park Avenue
- Tallaght
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
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