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flag A Dublin man's 2023 conviction for spitting on a neighbor was overturned after he paid €500 in remorse, despite the victim's distress.

flag A Dublin man, Anthony Finnegan, 46, had his 2023 assault conviction overturned after pleading guilty to spitting on his neighbor from a second-floor window. flag The victim said the act caused severe emotional distress and asthma attacks. flag Finnegan, a father of three with no prior record, argued the conviction would harm his life, especially given an existing restraining order. flag The appeals court acknowledged the act was demeaning but accepted a €500 payment from Finnegan as remorse, which the victim accepted. flag The conviction was quashed, removing it from his record, while emphasizing the need for both parties to remain separated.

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