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University student told not to come to court with any more "lame excuses"
Summary
Marek Laska, a 27‑year‑old university student, was found in possession of 260 g of cannabis, a digital weighing scale and a scoop, items that indicated he was involved in the sale or supply of drugs. He had previously pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis for sale or supply and a digital weighing scale at a house on Main Street in Rush on 6 October 2011. Garda Gerrit Durnin reported that the drugs were found in Laska's bedroom and that the total street value was €3,079. Laska initially claimed the drugs were for his own use and did not accept responsibility for the charge of possession for sale or supply. The Restorative Justice Programme reported that he did not accept that charge. In the Balbriggan District Court, Judge Dermot Dempsey heard that Laska now accepts the charge and the opportunity offered by the programme.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: University student told not to come to court with any more "lame excuses". Charges or matters: unlawful possession of cannabis for sale or supply and a digital weighing scales at a house on Main Street in Rush on October 6th, 2011. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 6th, 2011 Incident
- June 26th Adjournment
- 2014-04-24 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: unlawful possession of cannabis for sale or supply and a digital weighing scales at a house on Main Street in Rush on October 6th, 2011 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Dermot Dempsey was given a report by the Restorative Justice Programme which also stated that Laska does not accept the charge of being in possession of the drugs for sale or supply. Laska told the court he now accepts the charge and accepts the opportunity he has been given by the Restorative Justice Programme. 'From my point of view it was a stupid mistake and I accept the error I made,' said Laska.; He remanded Laska on continuing bail to re-appear before the court on June 26th for an updated report from the Restorative Justice Programme.
Places mentioned
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
- Main Street
- Navan Road
- Main Street
- Rush
- came voluntarily to the garda station
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