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Balbriggan District Court round-up

Summary

Balbriggan District Court heard several matters before Judge Dermot Dempsey. Catherine Smith pleaded guilty to theft of €213 worth of gardening items from a Tesco supermarket. The judge indicated he would apply the Probation Act if she makes a charitable contribution. Marek Laska pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis for sale or supply and possession of digital weighing scales. The judge applied the Probation Act, ordering him to attend HOPE and assist other drug users, avoiding a conviction. Linda Murphy pleaded guilty to stealing four blank cheques from her employers. The case was adjourned until September 11th to allow her to provide the remaining €160 in compensation, with a warning of a custodial sentence if unpaid. John Paul Fitzgerald pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis resin. He was convicted, fined €400, and ordered to destroy the drugs, with the judge warning he is close to a prison sentence. James Walsh, alleged to have cultivated cannabis plants, was remanded on continuing bail to re-appear on July 3rd for a plea or trial. Ann McGann was convicted of attempting to drive while intoxicated. She was disqualified from driving for three years and fined €300.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Balbriggan District Court round-up. Charges or matters: theft of items; unlawful possession of cannabis for sale or supply; possession of digital weighing scales; theft of four blank cheques; unlawful possession of cannabis resin; cultivating cannabis plants; attempted to drive while intoxicated. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• June 11th Incident
• October 6th, 2011 Incident
• February 1st, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 23rd, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• September 11th Adjournment
• November 8th, 2013 Incident
• June 20th, 2013 Adjournment
• July 3rd Adjournment
• May 18th Incident
• 2014-06-27 Publication

Why: ' The solicitor also explained that due to mental health problems, Smith is taking nine tablets a day. CNI source report

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft

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Read the original CNI report