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Pair tried to defraud elderly motorist in 'nasty offence'
Summary
At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Edward Maguire and Suzanne Maguire pleaded guilty to attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on a false claim dated September 22, 2017. The defendants alleged an elderly motorist reversed into their vehicle, causing damage and spilling hot coffee, but CCTV footage proved no impact occurred and Edward Maguire was not in the car. Judge Pauline Codd sentenced Edward Maguire to two years in prison, suspended in full on strict conditions requiring him to engage with the Probation Service for two years. She described the conduct as a nasty offence against an elderly man, noting he followed through on the claim despite the plan's flaws. Suzanne Maguire's case was adjourned to October 11 to allow her time to complete a drug rehabilitation course, with the court accepting she is making progress with her addiction. She was remanded on continuing bail until that date. The judge stated she was giving Suzanne an opportunity to address her addiction but made no guarantees. Both defendants have extensive prior convictions, including theft and public order offences, though neither had previous Circuit Court convictions. Defence counsel highlighted their difficult upbringings and recent efforts to address addiction and maintain stability.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Pair tried to defraud elderly motorist in 'nasty offence'. Charges or matters: attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on the foot of a false claim with the intention of making a gain for themselves or causing a loss to another on September 22, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 22, 2017 Incident
- October 11 Adjournment
- 2021-04-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on the foot of a false claim with the intention of making a gain for themselves or causing a loss to another on September 22, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She sentenced Edward Maguire to two years in prison, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for two years.; Suzanne Maguire's case was adjourned to October 11, next, to allow her time to complete a drug rehabilitation course after it was accepted that she has been making progress with her addiction.
Defendant
Charges: attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on the foot of a false claim with the intention of making a gain for themselves or causing a loss to another on September 22, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She sentenced Edward Maguire to two years in prison, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for two years.; Suzanne Maguire's case was adjourned to October 11, next, to allow her time to complete a drug rehabilitation course after it was accepted that she has been making progress with her addiction.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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