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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21821Public order offence (intoxication; putting a person in fear) · Co. Kildare

Woman sentenced to peace bond over public order offence in Kildare

A woman was charged with a public order offence after becoming heavily intoxicated and putting her partner in fear at their home in Kildare. She appeared at Naas District Court on 16 March 2023 in an in-camera hearing before Judge Desmond Zaidan. The judge placed her on a 12-month peace bond and warned that any further offence would result in a prison sentence. Gardaí were given liberty to re-enter the case at short notice. The couple have children together, and the woman has since sought treatment for her alcohol addiction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The woman was charged with a public order offence for becoming heavily intoxicated and putting her partner in fear at their home.
Where
The incident took place in Kildare.
When
The court hearing was held on 16 March 2023.
Cause
The woman has an addiction to alcohol.
Charges
The woman faced a public order offence for intoxication and putting a person in fear.
In court
Judge Desmond Zaidan heard the case in camera at Naas District Court.
Sentence
The judge imposed a 12-month peace bond and warned that further offences would result in a prison sentence.
Investigation
Gardaí were given liberty to re-enter the case at short notice.
Other details
  • The couple have children together.
  • The woman has since sought treatment for her alcohol issues.
  • A garda stated there have been no repeat incidents.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman became heavily intoxicated and put her partner in fear (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman turned up to their home and her partner was concerned she would do something to them (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan made the decision at Naas District Court on 16 March 2023 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe hearing was held in camera (in private) (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí were given liberty to re-enter the case at short notice (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a 12-month peace bond on the woman (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge warned her that further offences would result in a prison sentence (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe couple have children together (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman has an addiction to alcohol (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman has since sought treatment for her alcohol issues (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA garda stated there have been no repeat incidents (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman who appeared in Kildare court placed on peace bond

    Reports the court outcome: a 12-month peace bond was imposed with a warning of prison for any further offence, and gardaí were given liberty to re-enter the case at short notice.

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