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Judge asked not to convict man so he can return to Australia to work
Summary
In a Balbriggan public‑order case, 24‑year‑old Sean Donnelly and his 22‑year‑old brother Craig were arrested for drunkenness and abusive behaviour on 17 November. Both pleaded guilty. Defence solicitor Eleanor Kelly argued that a €200 payment could avoid convictions, but Judge Dermot Dempsey insisted they each pay €350. The judge noted that a conviction would hinder Sean's plans to return to Australia for work and could affect Craig's army career. Both men, with no prior convictions and previously given adult cautions, were remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 19 December to pay the court. The judge's remarks suggested he wanted to allow Sean to return to Australia without a criminal record. No conviction was imposed at this hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge asked not to convict man so he can return to Australia to work. Charges or matters: being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive behaviour on November 17th at Quay Street in Balbriggan. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 17th Incident
- December 19th Adjournment
- new year Other
- 2013-12-05 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive behaviour on November 17th at Quay Street in Balbriggan (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Dempsey remanded the pair on continuing bail to re-appear before the court on December 19th to pay the money to the court.
Places mentioned
- Rathmullen Park
- Quay Street
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