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Serial burglar (56) has spent more of his life in prison than out, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, 56‑year‑old Joseph Tyrell, who has 85 prior convictions, was found to have spent more time in prison than in the community. Since age 16, he has been in and out of custody, with the longest period outside prison in the last 40 years lasting only 15 months. His convictions include 27 for burglary, three for aggravated burglary and four for robbery. Tyrell pleaded guilty to a burglary at Lower Kimmage Road on 31 August 2016, where he entered through an open window, stole a wallet containing €600, and was identified by CCTV. The prosecution and defence agreed the offence was opportunistic. The judge adjourned sentencing to 2 March 2018 and ordered an updated probation report. The defendant, a father of three, expressed a desire to complete courses and provide drug‑free urine analysis before transfer to another prison. The court noted his improved health and commitment to bettering himself.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Serial burglar (56) has spent more of his life in prison than out, court hears. Charges or matters: burglary at Lower Kimmage Road, Dublin 12 on August 31, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 31, 2016 Incident
- March 2, 2018 Adjournment
- 2017-12-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: burglary at Lower Kimmage Road, Dublin 12 on August 31, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said Tyrell had embarked on a number of courses and wishes to have time to complete them before he was transferred to another prison to serve his time as a sentenced inmate.; Judge Quinn adjourned sentencing until March 2, 2018 and ordered an updated probation report.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Lower Kimmage Road
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft
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