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Stephen Penrose refused bail
Summary
Stephen Penrose, 35, of No Fixed Abode, was charged with attempted robbery and possession of a screwdriver after an incident in a supermarket car park in Kilcock, Co Kildare on 14 May. He had been remanded in custody following a 17 May appearance at Naas District Court and sought bail in the High Court on 26 June. Counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions, Barry Ward BL, argued that the State objected to bail on several grounds, citing the O'Callaghan principles and Section 2A of the Bail Act. Ward cited concerns that Penrose was a flight risk, might commit further offences, and could interfere with witnesses. He referenced statements from Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche and Detective Sergeant Aidan Hannon of Leixlip Garda Station. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy considered the evidence and, under Section 2 of the Bail Act, refused the bail application, stating the refusal was necessary to prevent the commission of a further serious offence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Stephen Penrose refused bail. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 14th Adjournment
- May 17th Adjournment
- 2017-06-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Bail Act that Penrose represented a "flight risk", "a concern he may commit further offences" and a concern around the "potential of interfering with witnesses." Section 2A of the Bail Act 1997 states that a court shall take into account the nature and degree of seriousness of the offence with which the accused person is charged and the sentence likely to be imposed upon conviction.
Accused
Outcome: He said this was on a number of grounds, including objections under the O'Callaghan principles and a concern under Section 2A of the Bail Act that Penrose represented a "flight risk", "a concern he may commit further offences" and a concern around the "potential of interfering with witnesses." Section 2A of the Bail Act 1997 states that a court shall take into account the nature and degree of seriousness of the offence with which the accused person is charged and the sentence likely to be imposed upon conviction.; He was remanded in custody following an appearance at Naas District Court on May 17th and had sought bail in the High Court today.
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