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Teen who is "not fit to be let loose in society" sentenced for "breaking up" care home
Summary
A 17‑year‑old boy who caused €10,636 worth of damage to a care home and its car was sentenced by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two and a half years' detention, with the final 18 months suspended. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage on 27 February 2015. The judge noted the boy had no prior convictions but was considered a high risk of re‑offending due to addictions and lack of parental support. He was already serving ten months for an attempted robbery, so the after‑care programme was on hold. The court required any future plans for the boy to be submitted to the Probation Service and carried out under their supervision. The damage included smashed windows, a fire grate, and removal of wipers and mirrors, rendering the car effectively written off. The boy expressed regret for "breaking up the place.".
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen who is "not fit to be let loose in society" sentenced for "breaking up" care home. Charges or matters: causing criminal damage to the care home and to a car belonging to the home on February 27, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 27, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-12-10 Publication
Why: He said he had concerns because a report from the Probation Service concluded that the boy was at a high risk of re-offending mainly due to his addictions and lack of parental support. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: causing criminal damage to the care home and to a car belonging to the home on February 27, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today the court heard the report had been "overtaken by events" as the boy was now serving ten months of detention imposed by the District Court in relation to an attempted robbery so the after care programme was on hold. Judge Nolan imposed a two and a half year sentence of detention and suspended the final 18 months.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- The house
Topics
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