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Disgraced politician's son gets community service for lighting firework in Coppers
Summary
Oliver Callely, 28, of Clontarf, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for igniting fireworks at Copper Face Jacks nightclub on Harcourt Street on July 6, 2015. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. Judge Karen O'Connor, who heard evidence in December, ordered Callely to perform 240 hours of community service over a 12-month period in lieu of a two-year prison sentence. The maximum penalty for the offence was five years. The court heard that the firework struck a victim in the smoking area, causing burns that required eight visits to a burns unit over two months. The victim stated the injuries impacted his sports career but did not wish for Callely to be imprisoned. Defence counsel Dean Kelly BL described the act as reckless rather than intentional, noting Callely had paid €6,500 to the victim. Judge O'Connor acknowledged the difficult family circumstances and high-profile father but stated that drinking was no defence. She emphasized that Callely had opportunities most people lacked and warned him that this was his last chance. The matter was concluded with the imposition of the community service order.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Disgraced politician's son gets community service for lighting firework in Coppers. Charges or matters: igniting fireworks at the nightclub on Harcourt Street on July 6, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 6, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-02-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: igniting fireworks at the nightclub on Harcourt Street on July 6, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Karen O'Connor, who heard evidence in the case last December, today ordered Callely to do 240 hours of community service over a 12 month period in lieu of a two year prison service.
Places mentioned
- St Lawrences Road
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Harcourt Street
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