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Dublin father to be sentenced over cocaine bust

Summary

Karl Jess, 28, of Ballyfermot, pleaded guilty on 6 January 2016 to possession for sale or supply of cocaine and to possessing the mixing agent benzocaine for drug trafficking. He was found with nearly €40,000 worth of cocaine, benzocaine, lignocaine, caffeine and a presser at his home. The court heard he had three previous convictions, including a drug offence, and that he has a three‑year‑old daughter. He was remanded on continuing bail until the sentencing hearing on 19 December, when a probation report will be considered. Jess's defence lawyer said he regrets the offence, has turned his life around, works well, and has a job offer upon release. The court will impose a custodial sentence, with the judge considering a significant suspension of part of the term.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin father to be sentenced over cocaine bust. Charges or matters: possession for sale or supply of cocaine at his home address on January 6, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 6, 2016 Incident
• December 19 Adjournment
• 2017-11-03 Publication

Why: Judge Karen O'Connor said she would be imposing a custodial sentence, but she adjourned the matter until December 19 in order to get a probation report. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report