2021-07-30
Woman who was 'reckless' in not asking where crime cash came from gets suspended sentence
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A mother-of-one has been given a suspended sentence for multiple counts of laundering more than €100,000 that was the proceeds of crime. The judge also noted a positive letter from her full-time employer. "One wonders what interest would be served in incarcerating her, casting her on the care and expense of the State," he said. "We don't see any sense or logic in such a path." The court imposed a two-year, fully-suspended sentence on her own bond of €100 to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. "Her culpability is based on recklessness rather than intention," he said, before addressing O'Hara directly. "It's very important that you don't repeat the mistakes that brought you here today," he warned.