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Community service for man caught ATM theft equipment
Summary
Deividas Sevcenko, a 34‑year‑old university student, was arrested on 1 March 2023 in north Dublin after Gardaí found two metal implements used for ATM card retrieval in his possession. He pleaded guilty to one count of possessing equipment with intent to use it in a theft at Howth Road, Raheny. Sevcenko, who was highly intoxicated at the time of arrest, had previously been convicted of five road traffic offences and a failure to appear in court. The court, noting his lack of significant prior convictions, his education, and his family circumstances, imposed a sentence of 240 hours of community service to be completed within a year, in lieu of a 12‑month prison term. Sevcenko, a married father of two, had been living in Ireland for 12 years and was enrolled in a full‑time degree program. The judge highlighted his willingness to comply with the court's conditions to remain with his wife and children.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Community service for man caught ATM theft equipment. Charges or matters: one count of possessing equipment with the intention of using it in a theft at Howth Road, Raheny. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 1 Incident
- 2017-05-18 Publication
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
Defendant
Charges: one count of possessing equipment with the intention of using it in a theft at Howth Road, Raheny (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today, Judge Melanie Greally said Sevcenko had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and had been given a favourable probation report recommending community service. She ordered him to complete 240 hours of community service within a year, in lieu of 12 months in prison.
Places mentioned
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
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