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No jail for teen who stole €11k in cash and jewellery

Summary

Michael Wall, 18, was found guilty of robbing an unoccupied house in Willowfield, Dublin 4, where he stole cash and jewellery worth €11,310. DNA evidence linked him to the scene after he smashed a bedroom window and left blood on the property. He pleaded guilty to a single count of robbery. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to two and a half years in prison, but the sentence was fully suspended on the condition that he keep the peace and comply with Probation Services supervision for 18 months. Wall had no prior convictions. The victim, who did not submit a Victim Impact Statement, discovered the house was left open and the window smashed. Gardaí noted the thief had injured himself during the break‑in. The case was prosecuted by John Berry Bl and defended by Marc Thompson Bl, who cited Wall's recent bereavement and drug issues. Probation Services assessed Wall as a moderate risk of re‑offending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: No jail for teen who stole €11k in cash and jewellery. Charges or matters: a single count of robbery at Willowfield, Dublin 4 on September 29, last. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 29 Other
• 2019-02-25 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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