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Teenager who left victim in a coma ordered to pay fine
Summary
A 17‑year‑old was ordered to pay a €1,000 fine for assaulting another teenager, which left the victim in a nine‑day coma. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the victim had asked for leniency for the defendant, who was deemed a low risk of reoffending. The defendant, who was 16 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to a single count of assault causing harm. He had a prior conviction for no car insurance. Judge Pauline Codd noted the seriousness of the charge and the severe injuries sustained, but also cited the victim's generosity and a very positive probation report. She considered a four‑year custodial sentence if the defendant were an adult, but ultimately imposed the fine, to be paid before October. The court heard that the victim has fully recovered and that the defendant has expressed remorse and is distancing himself from past anti‑social behaviour.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teenager who left victim in a coma ordered to pay fine. Charges or matters: a single count of assault causing harm at an address in Dublin on November 27, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 27, 2021 Incident
- November 2021 Incident
- 2023-07-14 Publication
Why: The defendant, who cannot be named because he is still a child, pleaded guilty to a single count of assault causing harm at an address in Dublin on November 27, 2021. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: a single count of assault causing harm at an address in Dublin on November 27, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Pauline Codd said that this was a serious charge, with the severe injuries sustained by the victim, which left him in a coma for nine days, being an aggravating factor.
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