2017-06-26
Stephen Penrose refused bail
Stage: Sentence
Outcome: He said this was on a number of grounds, including objections under the O'Callaghan principles and a concern under Section 2A of the Bail Act that Penrose represented a "flight risk", "a concern he may commit further offences" and a concern around the "potential of interfering with witnesses." Section 2A of the Bail Act 1997 states that a court shall take into account the nature and degree of seriousness of the offence with which the accused person is charged and the sentence likely to be imposed upon conviction.; He was remanded in custody following an appearance at Naas District Court on May 17th and had sought bail in the High Court today.