Sex offender admits to violating probation, is ordered to stay at assisted living home
NORWICH – Chenango County Court convened Wednesday Nov. 18, to hopefully conclude the matter of Devon L, Ireland, a sex offender accused of violating the terms of his probation.
Ireland, 20, of Norwich had previously appeared in court this past Monday Nov. 16, on a violation of probation matter and was again accompanied by his attorney, Public Defender John Cameron.
Chenango County Court Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over the case once again.
With the First Assistant District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese present on behalf of the people.
The suggestion and request made by the Public Defender’s Office on Monday in court was for Ireland to be put into a home for assisted living in the City of Norwich, rather than simply face incarceration, where he would receive no help and would not be supervised as he would be if on probation.
“This is a violation of probation matter alleging that you did violate the terms we set down for you to follow. We did adjourn this matter until today in order to conference. In addition to conferencing, members of Catholic Charities and the Chenango County Behavioral Health Services did give their statements on this matter. Based on their accounts the court is prepared to place you in this housing, if you admit to the violations you are accused of,” said Revoir.
Ireland was originally indicted by a grand jury in March of 2012, at the time Ireland was 16 years of age and indicted on the crimes of criminal sexual act in the first degree, a class B felony; three counts of first degree sexual abuse, a class D felony; and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
It’s alleged that Ireland, on Dec. 3, 2011, and November of 2011, in the towns of Guilford and Bainbridge, that Ireland unlawfully engaged in sexual conduct with individuals under the age of 11.
Ireland later pleaded guilty to three counts of first degree sexual abuse, a class D felony, and was sentenced to ten years probation. Ireland was to spend the first six months of that sentence, with time served, in the Chenango County Correctional Facility and was made to register as a sex offender.
The violation of this probation allegation came about when his probation officer observed Ireland in Canasawacta Creek with children under the age of 17, this is in direct violation of the terms set forth as Ireland is to have no contact with minors without pre-approved adult supervision.
Ireland did admit on the record that he did violate these terms and was found doing in the creek by his probation officer.
Revoir did make motions to adjourn sentencing for a 90-day period to allow Ireland a chance to prove himself in this assisted living home and with the probation department.
“Assuming that he complies with all the rules and regulations, the court is committed to cap the maximum sentence at two years. However, if on interim probation, if there are anymore violations at all, I guarantee that all deals are off and the court can then sentence you up to seven years. If it is a minor violation, short of re-offending the court would likely sentence you closer to two years. If you re-offend the sentence will be likely closer to the maximum of seven years. If you have no more violations at the time of sentencing I will put you back on probation,” explained Revoir.
“This decision is still against what the people were advocating for. He violated the conditions of his probation, the probation officers I spoke to believe he was grooming these young children to be potential victims. I respect your decision your honor and we did have an in depth conference on this matter yesterday. But the people believe that prison would be best in this situation. The court has given you another chance, if there is even the slightest violation, the people will be advocating for you to go to state prison for the maximum sentence possible,” said Ferrarese.
Revoir ordered that the probation department perform an updated summary of Ireland at the time of sentencing.
Ireland did sign the updated terms and conditions of his interim probation.
“You should be very appreciative and thankful of your attorney’s work, as well as Catholic Charities and Chenango County Behavioral Health Services. Without the support of these people this wouldn’t be happening. The best thank you you can give is to be successful and have no further violations,” said Revoir.
Ireland, 20, of Norwich had previously appeared in court this past Monday Nov. 16, on a violation of probation matter and was again accompanied by his attorney, Public Defender John Cameron.
Chenango County Court Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over the case once again.
With the First Assistant District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese present on behalf of the people.
The suggestion and request made by the Public Defender’s Office on Monday in court was for Ireland to be put into a home for assisted living in the City of Norwich, rather than simply face incarceration, where he would receive no help and would not be supervised as he would be if on probation.
“This is a violation of probation matter alleging that you did violate the terms we set down for you to follow. We did adjourn this matter until today in order to conference. In addition to conferencing, members of Catholic Charities and the Chenango County Behavioral Health Services did give their statements on this matter. Based on their accounts the court is prepared to place you in this housing, if you admit to the violations you are accused of,” said Revoir.
Ireland was originally indicted by a grand jury in March of 2012, at the time Ireland was 16 years of age and indicted on the crimes of criminal sexual act in the first degree, a class B felony; three counts of first degree sexual abuse, a class D felony; and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
It’s alleged that Ireland, on Dec. 3, 2011, and November of 2011, in the towns of Guilford and Bainbridge, that Ireland unlawfully engaged in sexual conduct with individuals under the age of 11.
Ireland later pleaded guilty to three counts of first degree sexual abuse, a class D felony, and was sentenced to ten years probation. Ireland was to spend the first six months of that sentence, with time served, in the Chenango County Correctional Facility and was made to register as a sex offender.
The violation of this probation allegation came about when his probation officer observed Ireland in Canasawacta Creek with children under the age of 17, this is in direct violation of the terms set forth as Ireland is to have no contact with minors without pre-approved adult supervision.
Ireland did admit on the record that he did violate these terms and was found doing in the creek by his probation officer.
Revoir did make motions to adjourn sentencing for a 90-day period to allow Ireland a chance to prove himself in this assisted living home and with the probation department.
“Assuming that he complies with all the rules and regulations, the court is committed to cap the maximum sentence at two years. However, if on interim probation, if there are anymore violations at all, I guarantee that all deals are off and the court can then sentence you up to seven years. If it is a minor violation, short of re-offending the court would likely sentence you closer to two years. If you re-offend the sentence will be likely closer to the maximum of seven years. If you have no more violations at the time of sentencing I will put you back on probation,” explained Revoir.
“This decision is still against what the people were advocating for. He violated the conditions of his probation, the probation officers I spoke to believe he was grooming these young children to be potential victims. I respect your decision your honor and we did have an in depth conference on this matter yesterday. But the people believe that prison would be best in this situation. The court has given you another chance, if there is even the slightest violation, the people will be advocating for you to go to state prison for the maximum sentence possible,” said Ferrarese.
Revoir ordered that the probation department perform an updated summary of Ireland at the time of sentencing.
Ireland did sign the updated terms and conditions of his interim probation.
“You should be very appreciative and thankful of your attorney’s work, as well as Catholic Charities and Chenango County Behavioral Health Services. Without the support of these people this wouldn’t be happening. The best thank you you can give is to be successful and have no further violations,” said Revoir.
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