Ireland Case No. 22725Assault causing harm; unlawful seizure of a vehicle; violent disorder · Co. Waterford · 21 Jun 2021
State appeals unduly lenient sentences for Michael Delaney's assault and car-jacking in Kilmeaden
The State has appealed at the Central Criminal Court the three-year sentences imposed on Michael Delaney, 36, for assaulting a 'Good Samaritan' and hijacking his car in Kilmeaden, Co Waterford, in June 2021, arguing the sentences are unduly lenient. The three-judge court reserved its judgment.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court23 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatMichael Delaney, 36, of Barrett Place, Doyle Street, Waterford, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment by Waterford Circuit Criminal Court in June 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatDelaney dragged the man from the car and punched him repeatedly in the head and body. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe man was thrown against the car, on the road, and into a ditch. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe assault left the injured party with broken teeth, vision problems, and constant ringing in the ears. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe injured party had to give up his job as a bus driver as a result of his injuries. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe hijacked car was found crashed at a roundabout near Kilbarry. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on the afternoon of June 21, 2021, in Kilmeaden, Co Waterford. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationDelaney was arrested at the scene and deemed unfit for questioning due to his level of intoxication. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeDelaney pleaded guilty to unlawful seizure of a vehicle, assault causing harm, violent disorder, and driving offences. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe State appealed the three sentences, claiming they are unduly lenient. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe three-judge court reserved its judgment. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceThe judge sentenced Delaney to three years' imprisonment for both the assault causing harm and the car-jacking, and imposed a fully-suspended 18-month sentence for violent disorder. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherDelaney was on bail at the time of the incident for a separate matter. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherDelaney was serving a 12-13 year driving ban at the time. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherDelaney has 99 previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherDelaney has been disqualified from driving since 2009. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherAround €7,000 had been paid in compensation by Delaney. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jan2023Criminal on bail when he violently attacked 'Good Samaritan' near Tipperary border
Reports the State's appeal at the Central Criminal Court against the June 2022 sentences, with the three-judge court reserving judgment.
convicted, Michael Delaney, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Delaneyvictim, male