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Case No. 6077Assault causing harm · Co. Wicklow · 26 Dec 2022

Man given suspended sentence for assaulting ex-partner after five-day drinking binge

On 26 December 2022 in County Wicklow, Dainius Sakevicius (54) punched his former partner, a woman, multiple times to the face, causing bruising, swelling and a loose tooth. Gardaí called to the address and found him intoxicated after five days of drinking, and he was later charged with assault causing harm. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the woman made a statement of withdrawal and declined to make a victim impact statement. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a sentence of one year and nine months, suspended in full on strict conditions including 18 months with the Probation Service, as reported on 18 April 2024.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Dainius Sakevicius punched his former partner multiple times, including her forehead, right eye, nose and mouth.
  • The woman suffered bruising and swelling to her face, a loose tooth and soreness in her arms.
When
The assault took place on 26 December 2022.
Where
The assault took place in County Wicklow.
Cause
Sakevicius had been drinking for five days before the incident.
Investigation
Gardaí called to the address and found Sakevicius intoxicated, and he was deemed unfit for interview before being later charged.
Charges
Sakevicius pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm.
In court
  • The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Orla Crowe.
  • The woman 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.
  • Sakevicius must engage with the Probation Service for 18 months, including Men Overcoming Violence and treatment for alcohol addiction.
Other details
  • Sakevicius has no previous convictions and has not come to recent garda attention.
  • Sakevicius has contributed to the woman's mental health treatment costs.
  • Sakevicius moved to Ireland from Lithuania 18 years ago.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSakevicius punched the victim multiple times, including her forehead, right eye, nose and mouth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim suffered bruising and swelling to her face, a loose tooth and soreness in her arms. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 26 December 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeSakevicius had been drinking for five days before the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí called to the address and found Sakevicius intoxicated. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationSakevicius was deemed unfit for interview and was later charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSakevicius pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe woman later made a statement of withdrawal and declined to make a victim impact statement. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Orla Crowe imposed a sentence of one year and nine months, suspended in full on strict conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceSakevicius must engage with the Probation Service for 18 months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceSakevicius must engage with programmes directed by the Probation Service, including Men Overcoming Violence and treatment for alcohol addiction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSakevicius has no previous convictions and has not come to recent garda attention. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSakevicius has contributed to the woman's mental health treatment costs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSakevicius moved to Ireland from Lithuania 18 years ago. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Apr2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man who assaulted ex-partner after five days of drinking gets suspended sentence

    Reports the sentencing of Dainius Sakevicius at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, including the suspended sentence, probation conditions and mitigation.

    convicted, Dainius Sakevicius, 54, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Dainius Sakeviciusvictim, female