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Bi-polar man given suspended sentence for trespassing and sending threatening texts to his mother
Summary
David Geraghty, aged 33, pleaded guilty to trespassing at his mother's house in Balbriggan on 15 June. He had entered the back garden, sent threatening text messages to his mother Mary, and returned 15 minutes after Garda officers told him to leave. Geraghty was arrested and later convicted. He has a history of bipolar disorder and had been taking medication and attending counselling. The court sentenced him to two months in prison, but Judge Dermot Dempsey suspended the sentence and imposed a one‑year peace bond. The bond requires Geraghty to attend therapy clinics and to stay away from his mother's house. He also remains bound to the peace for the duration of the bond. The case was heard in Balbriggan District Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bi-polar man given suspended sentence for trespassing and sending threatening texts to his mother. Charges or matters: trespassing at his mother's house at Hampton Cove in Balbriggan on June 15th. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 15th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-07-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: trespassing at his mother's house at Hampton Cove in Balbriggan on June 15th (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Geraghty, who has one previous conviction for breach of the peace in 2007, was convicted and sentenced to two months in prison. Judge Dermot Dempsey suspended the prison sentence and placed him on a peace bond for one year on condition that he continues to attend clinics for therapy and stays away from his mother's house.
Places mentioned
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
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