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Case No. 23422Trespass (causing fear) · Co. Dublin · 15 May 2018

Man who allegedly peered through Ballsbridge apartment windows fails to halt trial

A man charged with trespass in such a manner as caused fear in another person after allegedly peering through windows of a gated apartment complex in Ballsbridge, South Dublin, in May 2018, failed to have his prosecution halted at the High Court. Ms Justice Siobhán Stack ruled that the 3½-year prosecutorial delay, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, did not breach his fair trial rights.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man allegedly peered into the windows of a South Dublin apartment in the early hours of the morning, terrifying two young women. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA number of residents asserted he was peering in the windows of their properties that morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatWhen cautioned prior to arrest, the man said he was in the area to see a woman he previously had a relationship with. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a gated apartment complex in Ballsbridge. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of 15 May 2018. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenSimilar behaviour was claimed on 14 May 2018. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA garda was directed in August 2018 to initiate a prosecution and applied for a summons the following month. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe man is charged with trespass in such a manner as caused or was likely to cause fear in another person. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe return date was set for 20 December 2018, but the man failed to appear and a bench warrant was issued. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe bench warrant was executed approximately five months later and the man was admitted to bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned on several dates during 2019 for the prosecuting garda to make a disclosure, which was delayed until November 2019 due to the garda's illness. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man pleaded not guilty in early February 2020 at the District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA July 2020 hearing was vacated as part of a block adjournment of all criminal trials where an accused was on bail due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Dec2022
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who allegedly ‘terrified’ two women by peering through windows fails to halt trial

    High Court judicial review ruling that the 3½-year prosecutorial delay did not warrant halting the prosecution; the District Court trial is to proceed.

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