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Serial burglar gets chance after telling court he is 'tired of his life'
Summary
Kevin O'Keefe, 35, was released on bail pending sentencing for a series of thefts and burglaries committed on 15 August 2017 in Dublin. He pleaded guilty to three burglaries, two thefts, criminal damage, unlawful use of a car and dangerous driving. O'Keefe told the judge that he was tired of his life, had learned to read and write in prison, and wanted to become a proper father and give back to people. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the finalisation of his case to 14 October, released him on bail and imposed conditions including living with his sister, providing a mobile number, and observing a curfew from 10 pm to 7 am. She warned that any breach would bring the case back before the court. The judge expressed scepticism but offered him a chance to change. No victim impact statements were presented. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Serial burglar gets chance after telling court he is 'tired of his life'. Charges or matters: three burglaries, two thefts, criminal damage, unlawful use of a car and dangerous driving on August 15, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2017 Incident
- August 15, 2017 Incident
- October 14 Adjournment
- 2020-03-18 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: three burglaries, two thefts, criminal damage, unlawful use of a car and dangerous driving on August 15, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Kevin O'Keefe (35) had carried out a number of thefts and burglaries from various Dublin business in August 2017 and was due to be sentenced for these offences before Judge Melanie Greally at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today.; Judge Greally said, given the current circumstances, she was willing to adjourn the finalisation of O'Keefe's case until October, release him on bail and allow him to engage with the Probation Service. "He can put his money where his mouth is," Judge Greally said, before she added that she was doing so with "a certain degree of scepticism". "The court hears the same thing over and over again and t
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Hampton Place
- Balbriggan
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