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Burglar threatened to kill motorist who overtook him
Summary
A 23-year-old man who was on a suspended sentence for aggravated burglary and assault when he threatened to kill another motorist who overtook him has been sent for a probation report. Sean Maher pleaded guilty to making a threat to kill or cause serious harm. The incident occurred on Convent Road, Blackrock, when Maher revved his engine after being overtaken and threatened the other driver. The injured party did not attend court. The defence said Maher was suffering from depression and ADHD and was changing medication at the time. Judge Anne Watkin questioned whether the medication was being used as an excuse and noted Maher's previous convictions. She adjourned the case for a probation report to assess his medical situation and the likelihood of reoffending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Burglar threatened to kill motorist who overtook him. Charges or matters: making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to another man on Convent Road, Blackrock, on January 2, 2025, contrary to Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 2, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday, April 27 Adjournment
- 2026-01-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to another man on Convent Road, Blackrock, on January 2, 2025, contrary to Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The court heard Maher received a one-year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Court for aggravated burglary and two assault offences, and that this offence was committed while he was on that suspended sentence.; Judge Watkin adjourned the matter to Monday, April 27, for the preparation of a probation report, saying it would need to clearly set out Maher's medical situation and why the court could be satisfied the behaviour would not be repeated.
Places mentioned
- Convent Road
- Dún Laoghaire District Court
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Court
Topics
Burglary Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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