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No jail for father of six who "hoodwinked" elderly dementia sufferer out of €2k
Summary
John Connors, 36, of Dundrum, pleaded guilty to theft of €2,250 from an 82‑year‑old woman with early dementia in Carpenterstown on 19 February 2016. He had previously been convicted of assault and public order. Connors claimed to have performed roofing, patio and hedge work, but evidence showed only about ten minutes of roof work and no other repairs. He had cashed the cheque in his own account and was arrested in May. Connors repaid the victim in full. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to three years' imprisonment, suspended in full on strict conditions, citing his remorse, repayment and lack of serious prior convictions. The court noted his role as sole breadwinner for a family of six, with his wife unable to work due to health issues. The case was prosecuted by Anne‑Marie Lawlor BL and defended by Kitty Perle BL.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: No jail for father of six who "hoodwinked" elderly dementia sufferer out of €2k. Charges or matters: theft of €2,250 at the woman's home in Carpenterstown, Dublin on February 19, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 19, 2016 Incident
- March 2016 Other
- 2017-03-29 Publication
Why: She said he was a married father of six and was the sole breadwinner for the family as his wife was unable to work because of health difficulties. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: theft of €2,250 at the woman's home in Carpenterstown, Dublin on February 19, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan sentenced Connors to three years in prison, which he suspended in full on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Wyckham Avenue
- Dundrum
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- victim's son in the garda station
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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