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Case No. 18290Assault causing harm; coercive control; dangerous driving causing endangerment · Co. Dublin

Appeal court reserves judgment on Dublin assault and coercive control case

Samy Taib, a man aged 21 (reports differ, giving 22), choked his former partner on multiple occasions and hit her with his car, driving over her right leg, in a campaign of coercive control at addresses in Dublin between May 2018 and June 2019. He was arrested in July 2019 and pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm, one count of coercive control, and driving offences in October 2019. In January 2023, Judge Elma Sheahan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court sentenced him to a total of five years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended for two years, and disqualified him from driving for six years. Taib appealed the length of his sentence to the Court of Appeal, which reserved its judgment in February 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Feb
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Taib choked his former partner on a number of occasions and hit her with his car, driving over her right leg.
Where
The assaults took place at addresses in Dublin; the driving offences occurred at Fettercairn Ring Road, Tallaght, and Main Street, Celbridge, Co Kildare.
When
The offending took place between May 9, 2018, and June 19, 2019; the driving incidents occurred on October 13, 2019.
Weapon
Taib used a car as a weapon against the victim.
Investigation
Taib was arrested by gardaí in July 2019.
Charges
Taib pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm, one count of coercive control, and driving offences including endangerment, driving without a licence or insurance, and dangerous driving causing endangerment.
In court
  • Judge Elma Sheahan imposed the sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in January 2023.
  • The Court of Appeal reserved its judgment on Taib's appeal against the length of his sentence in February 2024.
Sentence
Taib was sentenced to a total of five years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended for two years on strict conditions, and disqualified from driving for six years.
Other details
  • Taib has 22 previous convictions, mainly for road traffic offences, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia after the incidents.
  • The victim suffered permanent damage to her foot and psychological injuries.
33 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTaib pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm at addresses in Dublin (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTaib pleaded guilty to one count of coercive control between May 9, 2018 and June 19, 2019 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTaib pleaded guilty to endangerment and driving without a licence or insurance at Fettercairn Ring Road, Tallaght (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTaib pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing endangerment at Main Street, Celbridge, Co Kildare, on October 13, 2019 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTaib had choked his then-partner on a number of occasions over the course of their relationship (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTaib hit his former partner with his car, driving over her right leg (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTaib hit the victim with his car and drove over her right leg. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe assaults took place at addresses in Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offending took place between May 9, 2018, and June 19, 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeTaib choked his former partner on a number of occasions. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeCounsel argued the court did not give enough weight to Taib's undiagnosed mental state when he offended. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponTaib used a car as a weapon against the victim. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationTaib was arrested by gardaí in July 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeTaib pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm and one count relating to coercive control. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeTaib also pleaded guilty to endangerment, driving without a licence and insurance, and dangerous driving causing endangerment in separate incidents on October 13, 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Elma Sheahan imposed the sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBrian Gageby BL represented Taib in court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal reserved its judgment on the appeal. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceTaib was sentenced to a total of five years in prison (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe final 12 months of the sentence were suspended for two years on strict conditions (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceConditions include supervision by the Probation Service, no contact with the victim, and staying away from her home and workplace (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceTaib was disqualified from driving for six years (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceTaib is appealing the length of his four-year jail term. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceTaib was given a total sentence of five years with the final 12 months suspended for two years. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherTaib has 22 previous convictions, mainly for road traffic offences (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said the former partner endured great upset and trauma from the assaults and psychological injury (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCredit to be given for time served or while in custody in Scotland in relation to a European arrest warrant (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMedical reports indicate a history of psychological issues as a younger teenager (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe former partner suffered psychological and physical injuries including permanent damage to her foot (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTaib led gardaí on a 20-minute high-speed chase in a separate incident (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim suffered permanent damage to her foot and psychological injuries. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said the victim endured great upset and trauma from the assaults and psychological injury. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherTaib was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia after the incidents. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, its first report
    COURTS: Man who ran over girlfriend's leg and assaulted her in a campaign of coercive control says mental health issues should have shortened his sentence

    Reports the Court of Appeal hearing on Taib's sentence appeal, with judgment reserved. The opening paragraph gives a four-year jail term, but the body says a total sentence of five years with the final 12 months suspended.

    convicted, Samy Taib, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Samy Taibvictim, female
  2. 20 Jan2023
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (21) jailed for coercive control and assault of ex-partner who ‘endured great upset and trauma’

    Reports the sentencing: five years in prison with 12 months suspended on strict conditions, six-year driving disqualification, and details of the victim impact statement and mitigating factors including a paranoid schizophrenia diagnosis.

    victim, femaleconvicted, Samy Taib, 21, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Samy Taib