Ireland Man given suspended one-month sentence for Section 2 assault in Portlaoise
Billel Benahmed, 34, of Cluain Mhuire, Pallaskenry, Co Limerick, admitted a Section 2 assault at Cappakeel, Portlaoise, on 30 June 2022. The case came before Portlaoise District Court, where a probation report had been compiled, and was reported in May 2024. The judge said the report indicated he was unsuitable for community service, and the probation service flagged a deportation order that could prevent him completing community service. He received a one-month sentence suspended for two years, with recognisance fixed in case of appeal at the defence's request, and that sentence and the appeal recognisance are the latest developments.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced24 May
2 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Billel Benahmed, aged 34, admitted a Section 2 assault.
- Where
- The assault took place at Cappakeel, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
- When
- The assault took place on 30 June 2022.
- Charges
- He admitted a Section 2 assault at Portlaoise District Court.
- In court
- The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court, where a probation report had been compiled, and Judge Andrew Cody presided.
- Other details
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he had no previous convictions.
- The judge said the report indicated he was unsuitable for community service and that he was dishonest about the incident.
- The defence said he admits the offence but disagrees with the circumstances.
- He had attended all of his community service appointments.
- He is the subject of a deportation order, which the probation service flagged as possibly preventing completion of community service.
- Recognisance was fixed in case of appeal at the defence's request.
- Sentence
- The judge imposed a one-month sentence, suspended for two years.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatBillel Benahmed admitted a Section 2 assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe man admitted a Section 2 assault. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at Cappakeel, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on 30 June 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe admitted a Section 2 assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court, where a probation report had been compiled. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge gave a one-month sentence suspended for two years. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge said the defendant appeared unsuitable for community service. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge said the defendant was dishonest about the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said the defendant admits the offence but disagrees with the circumstances. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant is currently under a deportation order. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe probation service flagged the deportation order. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant had attended all of the community service appointments. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherRecognisance was fixed in case of appeal at the defence's request. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe garda sergeant said the defendant had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant is under a deportation order that nobody has yet acted on. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe probation service flagged the deportation order, and the defence said it could prevent community service being completed. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 May2024Deportation order flagged by probation service in assault case in the Midlands
Court report of sentencing. The man admitted the assault, the probation service flagged a deportation order that could affect community service, and the judge imposed a suspended one-month sentence with recognisance fixed pending appeal.
convicted, Billel Benahmed, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Billel Benahmed - 24 May2024Deportation order flagged by probation service in Laois assault case
Reports the same sentencing hearing as the existing case, adding the court's comments, the defence's account, the probation service's flag on the deportation order, and the recognisance fixed for appeal.
convicted, Billel Benahmed, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Billel Benahmed