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Swords District Court round-up

Summary

Swords District Court handed down sentences to four defendants. Adam Errity, 21, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis herb for sale or supply. Judge Dermot Dempsey sentenced him to three months in prison, noting his 21 previous convictions. Robert Nolan, 46, pleaded guilty to a hit and run, failing to report the incident, and failing to remain at the scene. He was convicted and fined €100, avoiding disqualification. Ehigie Omoruyi, 44, pleaded not guilty to breaching a safety order and stabbing his ex-partner in the right arm. The court convicted him and suspended a six-month prison sentence. Martin Power, 58, pleaded not guilty to drink driving. Judge Dempsey convicted him, fined him €400, and disqualified him from driving for two years. All matters were finalised at the sentencing stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Swords District Court round-up. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of cannabis herb for sale or supply; hit and run; failing to report the incident to gardai; failing to remain at the scene; breach of a safety order; stabbing his ex-partner in the right arm; drink driving. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• January 29th Incident
• November 26th, 2013 Incident
• July 4th Other
• May 8th Other
• 2014-11-17 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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