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Five years jail for addict who robbed taxi drivers at knifepoint

Date
2018-10-23
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Anthony Smith, 25, of Deanstown Green, Finglas, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to robbing two taxi drivers at knifepoint. On 1 April 2018 he robbed Mark Kavanagh, taking his wallet, €200 cash, and a phone system worth up to €600, while a co‑accused held a blade to Kavanagh's neck. Ten days later, on 11 April, Smith robbed James Boylan, pulling an eight‑inch knife and stabbing at Boylan's stomach; Boylan later reported feeling the knife's pressure but was not stabbed, suffering a hip injury instead. Smith had 13 prior convictions, including theft and criminal damage, and claimed the robberies were to obtain money for drugs. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced him to five years' imprisonment, with 12 months suspended for each robbery, and backdated the terms to the date of his arrest. The court noted Smith's cooperation and early guilty plea. The sentence was imposed concurrently for both offences.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Five years jail for addict who robbed taxi drivers at knifepoint. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: He told gardaí he robbed Mr Kavanagh to get money for drugs and Mr Boylan because of financial difficulties arising from his drug addiction. CNI source report

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Address Area
  • Wellington Street
  • Whitworth Place

Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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