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Man produced imitation firearm in Pygmalion beer garden
Summary
Charles Schlaubitz, 45, was jailed for 18 months after producing an imitation firearm in the beer garden of the Pygmalion Public House and a second replica at a pharmacy on Berkeley Road. He pleaded guilty to possession of imitation firearms with intent to cause injury or intimidate. Schlaubitz, who is bipolar with manic depression, admitted to having a "bad run of things" and that he had gone too far. He was intoxicated and unfit to be interviewed after his arrest. Judge Melanie Greally noted that no major harm had been caused and that people could not circulate in public places producing what appeared to be a firearm. She handed down a three‑year sentence but suspended the final 18 months on a number of conditions. The article reports that Schlaubitz had 91 previous convictions, mainly for public order and theft offences. The case was heard at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man produced imitation firearm in Pygmalion beer garden. Charges or matters: possession of imitation firearms with intent to cause injury or intimidate at The Pygmalion Public house, Coppinger Row and at a pharmacy on Berkeley Road on October 2, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 2, 2015 Incident
- 2017-12-12 Publication
Why: Schlaubitz told gardaí he had become angry in relation to the incident at the pharmacy because the toiletries he had bought were for his children. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of imitation firearms with intent to cause injury or intimidate at The Pygmalion Public house, Coppinger Row and at a pharmacy on Berkeley Road on October 2, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today, she handed down a three year sentence but suspended the final 18 months on a number of conditions.
Places mentioned
- Blessington
- Blessington Street
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- The Pygmalion Public house
- Berkeley Road
- medical exam at the garda station
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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