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Ireland Crime

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

Man appeals sentence for coercive control and assaults on former partner

Samy Taib (22) was arrested by gardaí in July 2019 after a campaign of coercive control against his former partner, a woman, in Dublin between May 9, 2018, and June 19, 2019, during which he choked her and hit her with his car. He pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm and one count relating to coercive control, and to driving offences in separate incidents on October 13, 2019. He was jailed in January 2023, with sources differing on whether the term was four years or a total of five years with the final 12 months suspended. He is appealing the length of the sentence, and the Court of Appeal has reserved its judgment as of February 13, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Taib hit the woman with his car and drove over her right leg.
Cause
Taib punched and choked his former partner on a number of occasions during a campaign of coercive control.
Weapon
Taib used a car as a weapon against the victim.
Where
The assaults took place at addresses in Dublin.
When
The offending took place between May 9, 2018, and June 19, 2019.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested Taib in July 2019.
Charges
  • Taib pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm and one count relating to coercive control.
  • Taib pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and insurance and to dangerous driving causing endangerment in separate incidents on October 13, 2019.
Sentence
Sources differ on the sentence: one says Taib was jailed for four years, and another says he was given a total sentence of five years with the final 12 months suspended for two years.
In court
  • Taib is appealing the length of his sentence, claiming his mental health issues should have led to a shorter term.
  • Counsel argued the court did not give enough weight to Taib's undiagnosed mental state when he offended.
  • The Court of Appeal reserved its judgment on the appeal in February 2024.
Other details
  • The victim suffered permanent damage to her foot and psychological injuries, and the judge said she endured great upset and trauma.
  • Taib was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia after the incidents.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • 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)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal reserved its judgment on the appeal. (kildarenow.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)
  • 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, 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