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Security guard caught with €10k in drugs may get community service
Summary
In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Karen O'Connor sentenced 30‑year‑old Joseph Moore to 240 hours of community service, provided he is deemed suitable by the Probation Service, instead of a three‑year prison term. Moore was found in possession of nearly €10,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine at his father's home. The drugs included cocaine estimated at €7,735 and cannabis herb valued at €2,142. Moore admitted the drugs were for his own use, but later pleaded guilty to drug dealing. He claimed he was a "moron" and that he had been approached by others to hold drugs for them. Moore's father, a retired civil servant now taxi driver, expressed disgust and mortification. The judge noted Moore's stable family background and work history, and said he had made a serious mistake. The case was adjourned to obtain a community services report.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Security guard caught with €10k in drugs may get community service. Charges or matters: possession of the drugs for sale or supply at Clonshaugh Drive on October 5, 2015; drug dealing. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 5, 2015 Incident
- October 4 Adjournment
- 2017-07-18 Publication
Why: Counsel said he couldn't believe this figure himself but investigated it and found that unpaid tolls could become multiples because of charges. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of the drugs for sale or supply at Clonshaugh Drive on October 5, 2015; drug dealing (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Joseph Moore to community service in lieu of a three-year prison term, provided he was deemed suitable by the Probation Service. She said Moore had come close to receiving a jail sentence, but she took a number of factors into account including his impressive work history and family support. "He's made a serious mistake," she said. "I'm giving him an opportunity by not imposing a prison sentence." She adjourned the matter to October 4 to obtain a community services report.; She said Moore had come close to receiving a jail sentence, but she took a number of factors into account including his impressive work history and family support. "He's made a serious mistake," she said. "I'm giving him an opportunity by not imposing a prison sentence." She adjourned the matter to October 4 to obtain a community services report.
Places mentioned
- In Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Clonshaugh Drive
- Dublin
- Clonshaugh Drive
- from Coolock Garda Station
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