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Father-of-two caught with equipment for retrieving ATM cards

Date
2017-03-10
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

A 34‑year‑old university student, Deividas Sevcenko, was caught by Gardaí while walking with a friend and found to be in possession of two metal implements used for retrieving bank cards from ATMs. He pleaded guilty to one count of possessing equipment with the intention of using it in a theft that was planned for Howth Road, Raheny, on 1 March of the previous year. Sevcenko, who lives in Holywell Dene, Swords, and is a married father of two, has five prior convictions for road traffic offences and failing to appear in court. He was highly intoxicated at the time of the stop, and a doctor recommended delaying his interview by four hours because of his drunkenness. He has expressed remorse and is willing to comply with any court‑ordered conditions to remain in the community with his wife and children. The case is adjourned for probation and community service reports, with sentencing scheduled for 18 May.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father-of-two caught with equipment for retrieving ATM cards. Charges or matters: one count of possessing equipment with the intention of using it in a theft at Howth Road, Raheny, on March 1 last year. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: The court heard that after he was arrested, Sevcenko was assessed by a doctor who recommended his interview be delayed by four hours because he was so drunk. Court evidence reported by CNI

Case subjects

Deividas Sevcenko

Convicted Person

Charges: one count of possessing equipment with the intention of using it in a theft at Howth Road, Raheny, on March 1 last year (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: He will be sentenced on May 18. Judge Greally adjourned the matter to allow for probation service and community service reports.; Judge Greally adjourned the matter to allow for probation service and community service reports.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Secondary Mention
Address Area
  • Howth Road

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft

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