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Convent burglar is jailed
Summary
Francis Maguire, 44, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to using a car without the consent of its owner, two counts of dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and burglary. The offences occurred in Lucan and Clondalkin between November 16 and 17, 2019. Judge Melanie Greally noted that Maguire drove the stolen vehicle dangerously, crashing into a stationary car with a child inside, though no injuries were reported. Items found in the vehicle linked him to the burglary at Presentation Convent, where forced entry and blood were noted at the scene. The judge highlighted that addiction was the driving force behind the crimes and acknowledged Maguire's cooperation and remorse. Despite his 25 previous convictions and high risk of re-offending, the court considered his efforts to address addiction since 2016. Judge Greally imposed a two-and-a-half year sentence, suspending the final six months on the condition that Maguire undergo 12 months of probation supervision. He was also disqualified from driving for five years. Defence counsel highlighted Maguire's difficult background and his current engagement with services, asking the court to offer hope for his rehabilitation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convent burglar is jailed. Charges or matters: using a car without the consent of its owner at Meile an Ri, Lucan and two counts of dangerous driving and driving without insurance in Lucan on November 17, 2019; burglary at Presentation Convent, New Road, Clondalkin between November 16 and 17, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 17, 2019 Incident
- November 16 Incident
- 2016 and 2019 Other
- 2021-06-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: using a car without the consent of its owner at Meile an Ri, Lucan and two counts of dangerous driving and driving without insurance in Lucan on November 17, 2019; burglary at Presentation Convent, New Road, Clondalkin between November 16 and 17, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally imposed a two-and-a-half year sentence and suspended the final six months on condition that Maguire undergo 12 months probation supervision.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Burglary Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
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