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Three year sentence for man who had sex with 14-year-old girl
Summary
Michael Doyle, aged 22 at the time of the offence, was sentenced by Judge Patricia Ryan to a three‑year term with the final year suspended, following a guilty plea to defilement of a child under 15. The offence occurred on 23 July 2012 when Doyle, after meeting a 14‑year‑old girl on a bus, bought alcohol for her and a friend, and later took the girl to his father's home where they had sex. Doyle had 31 prior convictions, including violence, criminal damage, arson and handling stolen property. The judge noted Doyle's remorse, low risk of re‑offending in sexual matters, and the seriousness of the charge and victim's age. Doyle was held in custody pending sentencing after failing to attend a previous hearing. The victim reported lasting psychological effects, including paranoia, school‑work disruption, flashbacks, loneliness and isolation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Three year sentence for man who had sex with 14-year-old girl. Charges or matters: defilement of a child under 15 years old at his then Dublin home on July 23, 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 23, 2012 Adjournment
- 2015-11-06 Publication
Why: The girl's father later arrived at Doyle's house but she hid because she was afraid she would be in trouble for drinking. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: defilement of a child under 15 years old at his then Dublin home on July 23, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed a three year sentence with the final year suspended on strict conditions.; Judge Patricia Ryan had adjourned the case in July after hearing the evidence to allow a probation report be prepared.
Places mentioned
Topics
Arson Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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