2022-06-22 · Bray, Wicklow
Court almost halves addict's sentence for moving €122k in cocaine
James Howlin, 29, of Bray, was jailed after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply. He was originally sentenced to 10 years, the mandatory minimum for the offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. The Court of Appeal found the judge had erred by ignoring mitigating factors such as Howlin's early guilty plea and his status…