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Man admits to possession of revolver
Summary
Paul Beatty, 31, pleaded guilty in the Special Criminal Court to unlawful possession of a .38 special calibre Smith & Wesson revolver found at Charlemont Parade, Dublin 3 on 2 June 2018. The offence contravenes Section 27A(1) of the Firearms Act 1964. Prosecutor Gareth Baker informed the court that Beatty could be arraigned on the first count, while defence counsel Bernard Condon noted Beatty's eagerness to enter an early plea. Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia Ryan and Ann Ryan, remanded Beatty in custody until 28 January when the case will be mentioned.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits to possession of revolver. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 2, 2018 Incident
- January 28 Adjournment
- 2018-12-21 Publication
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Defendant
Outcome: Mr Baker informed the court that he was not yet asking the court for a sentence date as a Supreme Court judgement was pending which might be relevant to this case.; Mr Justice Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Ann Ryan, remanded Beatty in custody until January 28 when the case is listed for mention.
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