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Killer remanded in custody as judge considers sentence for breach
Summary
In a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, Justice Patrick McCarthy considered whether to remand Johanna Kelly, 43, who had been released on conditions of sobriety and probation after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Patrick O'Brien, 60, in December 2013. Kelly had been sentenced to six years in prison with two years suspended, contingent on compliance with the judge's conditions. Probation officer Katherine Lambert reported that Kelly had failed to meet those conditions, citing an incident at a rehab clinic, Cluain Mhuire, where she was removed after becoming violent while intoxicated. Lambert also noted that Kelly had previously pleaded guilty to theft and received a one‑week sentence. Kelly pleaded for another chance, expressing remorse and a desire to remain sober. Justice McCarthy described her breach as "egregious" and indicated he would consider sentencing her to serve the remaining two years of her sentence, but remanded her in custody until 20 June.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Killer remanded in custody as judge considers sentence for breach. Charges or matters: the manslaughter of 60-year-old grandfather Patrick O'Brien in December 2013; theft and was handed a one-week sentence. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 20 Adjournment
- 2016-06-03 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the manslaughter of 60-year-old grandfather Patrick O'Brien in December 2013; theft and was handed a one-week sentence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She was sentenced to six years in prison with two suspended on the condition she adhere to conditions set by the trial judge Justice Patrick McCarthy. The court also heard that Ms Kelly had pleaded guilty at a district court to theft and was handed a one-week sentence.; He remanded Ms Kelly in custody until June 20.
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Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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