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Taxi driver with previous convictions for harassing girlfriend appears in court on same charge
Summary
A 35‑year‑old taxi driver from Romania, Mihail Ghimisli, appeared in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court charged with harassing his ex‑girlfriend, Larina Belova, on four occasions between May and July 2014. He pleaded guilty to one count of harassment. Ghimisli had two earlier convictions for harassing Belova after their brief relationship ended in 2011, and he has a total of six previous convictions. The court heard that Belova lived in constant fear, moved homes, changed jobs and sold her car because of the harassment. Witnesses described Ghimisli following her to a petrol station, knocking on her door, grabbing her hand as she entered a friend's house, and throwing flowers and chocolates at her car. Ghimisli offered to leave Ireland if given a suspended sentence. The judge noted a psychological element and adjourned the case for sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taxi driver with previous convictions for harassing girlfriend appears in court on same charge. Charges or matters: one count of harassing Ms Belova on four occasions between May and July 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 12, 2014 Other
- July 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 9 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-11-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of harassing Ms Belova on four occasions between May and July 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mihail Ghimisli told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today that he is willing to be deported from Ireland if it means he can avoid a custodial sentence for harassing Larina Belova. He said Ghimisli has been living in Ireland for nine years but he is willing to leave the country if he receives a suspended sentence.; She adjourned the case to Thursday for sentence.
Places mentioned
Topics
Harassment Stalking Stage Sentence Taxi Trouble
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