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Prisoner who took 33 bench warrants released after benefitting from 'dire public health situation'
Summary
A 34‑year‑old Dublin man, who has accumulated 33 bench warrants since 2004, was granted bail by Judge Melanie Greally in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The judge noted that the defendant had pleaded guilty to a theft offence and was due to stand trial in April on a separate, undisclosed offence. Two of the warrants were issued for failing to attend court dates on 2 March and a pre‑trial hearing on 12 March. Prosecutor Garda Shannon Breen had objected to bail on the basis of his warrant history, arguing he would not attend his next court date. Judge Greally, citing the "dire public health situation", decided that it was prudent to avoid adding to prison populations if possible. She set bail conditions requiring the defendant to remain contactable, live at an agreed address, and stay away from the Ballymun area.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prisoner who took 33 bench warrants released after benefitting from 'dire public health situation'. Charges or matters: a theft offence and is due to stand trial in April on another offence, the details of which cannot be reported at this date. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 2 Incident
- March 12 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 29 Adjournment
- 2020-03-30 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: a theft offence and is due to stand trial in April on another offence, the details of which cannot be reported at this date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally adjourned the matter to April 29 and said that if he does not attend on that date she gave him "absolute assurance" he would be staying in custody.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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