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Balbriggan District Court round-up

Summary

Balbriggan District Court heard various matters. James Reid pleaded guilty to hit and run, failing to stop, failing to provide information, failing to keep the vehicle at the scene, failing to report the incident, and having no tax. Judge Dermot Dempsey convicted Reid, fined him €400 for the hit and run offences, fined him €100 for no tax, and disqualified him from driving for six months. Piotr Boryslawski pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis. The judge ordered him to pay €300 to the Molly McNally Trust Fund by month's end, stating the charge would be struck out if paid. Several defendants were remanded on continuing bail. James Walsh, charged with cultivating cannabis, was adjourned to September 18 for service of the Book of Evidence. Gareth Lokko, alleged to have breached a barring order and caused criminal damage, was remanded to July 24. Kevin Harmon, alleged to have assaulted another man causing harm, was remanded to September 25 for DPP directions. Lorna Daly, alleged to have stolen petrol and used a false registration plate, was remanded to July 24 for a plea. Jandean Hyland, charged with assault causing harm, was remanded to July 31. Stephane Mbama, alleged to have dangerous driving and driving without insurance, was remanded to July 31. Michael Bollard, alleged to have breached a safety order, was granted bail with conditions and adjourned to July 17.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Balbriggan District Court round-up. Charges or matters: cultivating cannabis plants; assault causing harm; unlawful possession of cannabis; hit and run; failing to stop; failing to provide information; failing to keep the vehicle at the scene; failing to report the incident to gardai; having no tax; breaching a barring order; criminal damage; stealing petrol. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• September 28th, 2013 Incident
• June 20th, 2013 Adjournment
• September 18th Adjournment
• July 24th Adjournment
• July 28th Adjournment
• September 25th Adjournment
• April 12th Adjournment
• November 3rd Adjournment
• July 31st Adjournment
• August 9th Incident
• June 4th Adjournment
• July 2nd Adjournment
• July 17th Adjournment
• 2014-07-04 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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