Case No. 23539Assault · Co. Kildare

Woman given Probation Act for assaulting care worker in Kildare

A woman pleaded guilty to assaulting a care worker in Kildare and was given a Probation Act by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 17 December 2022, citing her lack of previous convictions.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Dec
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Key facts

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  • whatA care worker was assaulted while caught between an elderly mother and her daughter. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí said the woman was intoxicated at the time of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman insulted her mother and threatened to leave her to die in a care home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman disputed that she had said those words to her mother. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman admitted she had an issue with alcohol. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman now refrains from drinking alcoholic beverages. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe woman pleaded guilty to the assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard in-camera at Naas District Court on Thursday, 17 December 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act to the woman. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge pointed to her lack of previous convictions in applying the Probation Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said he was giving her a chance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman had no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2022
    Probation Act for woman who assaulted care worker in Kildare

    In-camera court report; the woman, who was intoxicated, assaulted a care worker caught between her and her elderly mother; she pleaded guilty and received a Probation Act.

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