Stephanie Martin jailed for assault causing harm in prison

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Stephanie Martin was sentenced to 12 months in prison for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 20 October 2023.

Judge Orla Crowe imposed the sentence after Martin pleaded guilty to one count concerning an assault at the Dochas Centre on 29 September 2021.

The court heard Martin grabbed a prison officer, put her in a headlock and pulled her hair; Garda Shane Darcy gave that account.

The defence said Martin was remorseful, apologised, was stable on medication and was engaging positively with rehabilitation and therapy.

The proceedings were reported on 20 October 2023.