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Teen who pointed airgun at motorists said he was "bored and messing"
Summary
In a case heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Daniel Mazur, aged 20, pleaded guilty to possession of a black gas‑powered revolver handgun and six brass bullets containing ball bearings, which he had found on Firhouse Road on 9 June 2017. The court noted that Mazur had 14 prior convictions, including burglary and possession of knives. Judge Melanie Greally had adjourned sentencing to allow for a Probation Service report and psychiatric and psychological assessments. She later sentenced Mazur to three and a half years' imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended. The judge highlighted that Mazur's possession of the weapon posed a danger to motorists, that he had no family support, was homeless, and lived a chaotic lifestyle. The reports concluded he had psychological issues but no mental disorder.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen who pointed airgun at motorists said he was "bored and messing". Charges or matters: possession of a black gas powered revolver handgun and six brass bullets containing ball bearings at Firhouse Road, Firhouse, on June 9, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 9, 2017 Adjournment
- 2019-02-04 Publication
Why: Judge Greally said because of the various items Mazur had on the day, he had the "capacity to distract, alarm and expose motorists to danger". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: possession of a black gas powered revolver handgun and six brass bullets containing ball bearings at Firhouse Road, Firhouse, on June 9, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today she sentenced Mazur to three and half years in prison with the final 12 months suspended.; Judge Melanie Greally had adjourned sentencing, having previously heard evidence to allow for the preparation of a report from the Probation Service and both psychiatric and psychological assessments.
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