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Serial robber, who spurned "many chances", has 10-year jail term upheld

Summary

Alan Jones, 42, of Knockmore Park, Tallaght, was given a 10‑year jail term for four robberies and one attempted robbery in Dublin between 2007 and 2013. He had previously received suspended sentences for a €1,800 bank robbery in 2007 and a €2,000‑€3,000 bookmaker robbery in 2008, which were activated in December 2014 when he was convicted of robbing an off‑license, attempting to rob a woman at a Luas stop, and robbing a woman at an ATM. Judge Patricia Ryan imposed an eight‑year cumulative sentence, and Judge Desmond Hogan added a five‑year sentence with the final three years suspended, making the total 10 years. Jones appealed the severity of the sentence, but the Court of Appeal, led by Mr Justice John Hedigan, dismissed the appeal, upholding the 10‑year term and the activation of the suspended sentences. Alan Jones pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Serial robber, who spurned "many chances", has 10-year jail term upheld. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• October 1, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2008 Other
• December 2014 Other
• 2007 and 2013 Other
• 2017-11-16 Publication

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Stage Appeal Theft

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