Ireland Man given suspended sentence for assault on former partner in Dublin
Dainius Sakevicius, a man aged 54, assaulted his former partner, a woman, at night at an address in Dublin after drinking for five days, punching her repeatedly and causing bruising, swelling, a loose tooth and arm soreness. Gardaí found him intoxicated at the address and deemed him unfit for interview. He pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm on 26 December 2022. On 17 April 2024, Judge Orla Crowe at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court imposed a sentence of one year and nine months, suspended in full on strict conditions, which is the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced17 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- He punched the victim multiple times, including to her forehead, right eye, nose and mouth.
- Where
- The assault happened at night at the address where the victim had gone to bed.
- The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- Cause
- He had been drinking for five days before the incident.
- Other details
- The victim suffered bruising and swelling to her face, a loose tooth and soreness in her arms.
- The victim went to St Vincent's hospital and was later referred to St James's Hospital.
- He has no previous convictions and had not come to recent garda attention.
- Investigation
- Gardaí found him intoxicated at the address and he was deemed unfit for interview.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm on 26 December 2022.
- In court
- The victim later made a statement of withdrawal and declined to make a victim impact statement.
- Sentence
- Judge Orla Crowe imposed a sentence of one year and nine months, suspended in full on strict conditions.
- He was directed to engage with Probation Service programmes, including Men Overcoming Violence and alcohol addiction treatment.
- When
- The sentence was reported on 17 April 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe punched the victim multiple times, including to her forehead, right eye, nose and mouth. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- causeSakevicius had been drinking for five days before the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí found Sakevicius intoxicated at the address and he was deemed unfit for interview. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeSakevicius pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe woman later made a statement of withdrawal and declined to make a victim impact statement. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Orla Crowe imposed a sentence of one year and nine months, suspended in full on strict conditions. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe judge directed Sakevicius to engage with Probation Service programmes, including Men Overcoming Violence and alcohol addiction treatment. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe victim suffered bruising and swelling to her face, a loose tooth and soreness in her arms. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSakevicius has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Apr2024Man given suspended sentence for ‘brutal’ assault on former partner
Reports the sentencing: a suspended one-year-nine-month sentence on strict conditions, the plea, the victim's injuries, the probation conditions, and that the woman withdrew her statement.
convicted, Dainius Sakevicius, 54, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Dainius Sakeviciusvictim, female