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Mugger claimed he may have been hallucinating

Summary

Patrick Hand, aged 38, admitted to attempting a robbery at an Abbey Street Luas stop on 15 July 2017. He claimed he may have been hallucinating after taking cocaine and alcohol, believing the victim's bag was his. Hand had just been released from prison the day before the incident. Gardaí arrested him after Luas security restrained him. In court, Hand pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. Judge Melanie Greally accepted his admission of drug addiction and homelessness post‑release, noting his efforts to address these issues. She imposed a four‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence, suspending the final two and a half years on the condition that he remain peaceful, reside in County Meath, and engage with addiction services. The sentence was back‑dated to 19 December 2018 when Hand entered custody.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mugger claimed he may have been hallucinating. Charges or matters: attempted robbery at Abbey Street Luas stop on July 15, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• July 15, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 19, 2018 Other
• 2020-05-15 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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