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Father brought 14-year-old son to burglary, court hears

Summary

A 14‑year‑old boy who accompanied his father to a burglary was found in a car with house‑breaking equipment and was later given a suspended two‑year detention. Judge Melanie Greally, hearing the case at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, noted the boy was now in his mother's care and doing well, but warned him to stay away from family members who might lead him astray. The boy, now 16, pleaded guilty to burglary in 2014 and had no prior convictions. His father is serving a prison sentence. The court described the incident: the car, containing screwdrivers and pliers, was stopped by gardai; occupants, including the boy, wore balaclavas and gloves and tried to escape. The boy was a back‑seat passenger and was described as a pawn used by his father.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father brought 14-year-old son to burglary, court hears. Charges or matters: burglary on a date in 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 2017-01-13 Publication

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Burglary Stage Sentence

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