Court of Appeal increases Michael Kaiser’s sentence to three-and-a-half years, with final year suspended

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The Court of Appeal found Michael Kaiser’s sentence for burglary and assault unduly lenient and resentenced him to three-and-a-half years’ imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended. He was also required to enter a good behaviour bond and undertook to do so.

Kaiser had been convicted after pleading not guilty. The court said the assaults were serious, citing the use of a weapon in the kitchen attack and the fact that the assault outside was committed on an off-duty garda performing his duty. It allowed 12 months for Kaiser’s previous good character and positive employment history.