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Jury to deliberate for third day in trial of son accused of murdering father
Summary
The jury in the Central Criminal Court trial of Mark Tims, aged 48, will return to continue deliberations after three days. Tims admits killing but denies murder of his father, Anthony 'Tony' Tims, at their home in Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, on 13 July 2018. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and not guilty to murder; the State rejected the plea. The jury, composed of seven women and five men, has spent nearly five hours over two days considering the verdict. Judge Tony Hunt explained that provocation can reduce a murder charge to manslaughter if the accused experiences a sudden, temporary loss of control caused by the deceased's words or actions. He noted that a person who intended to kill or cause serious injury can be convicted of manslaughter if provocation is reasonably possible.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to deliberate for third day in trial of son accused of murdering father. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-01-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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