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Convicted rapist who violated release conditions given "chance" by judge
Summary
Trevor Byrne, 36, was released in March after serving part of an eight‑year sentence for an attempted robbery. His final two years were suspended on conditions including a curfew and abstaining from alcohol. In April he was remanded after being found with six cans of cider, and in October he was released again. In court he admitted breaching the bond on 6 November by drinking a bottle of beer and on 18 November by breaking his curfew while watching a football match in a pub. He denied bringing 12 cans of Dutch Gold lager on 31 October. The prosecution sought to re‑activate the suspended portion of his sentence, but the judge, citing his willingness to engage with Probation Services, decided not to do so as long as he complies with the conditions. Byrne has nine prior convictions, including a 15‑year sentence for rape and a five‑year sentence for assault.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted rapist who violated release conditions given "chance" by judge. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 15, 2009 Other
- October 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 18 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 31 Other
- October 2006 Incident
- 2014-11-28 Publication
Why: Mr Kenny said: "I think he will engage but part of the risk related to him is because of behavioural issues. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Prosecuting counsel James Dwyer BL said it was the DPP's application to re-activate the suspended part of Byrne's sentence. Judge Ryan agreed with defence counsel that Byrne would make more progress with the Probation Services than in custody and said she is "willing to give him a chance" and not re-activate any part of the suspended sentence.
Places mentioned
- O'Devaney Gardens
- Central Mental Hospital
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Pubs And Nightclubs Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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