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Drugs defendant falls into 'small and exceptional category', judge finds

Summary

Conor Emerson, 20, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of cannabis for sale or supply after a search of his Cabra garden shed revealed almost €20,000 worth of cannabis and €888 of cocaine. He had 15 prior convictions, including drug possession and assault, and was 18 at the time of the offence. Judge Melanie Greally noted his severe dependence on cannabis and cocaine, his early guilty plea, and his efforts to change his life, such as distancing from a negative peer group and addressing his addiction. Although a presumptive mandatory minimum of ten years existed, the judge considered the circumstances exceptional and imposed a suspended sentence of two and a half years, with 12 months of intense probation supervision. The sentence aimed to allow Emerson to continue rehabilitation and seek employment. The court did not impose any custodial term.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drugs defendant falls into 'small and exceptional category', judge finds. Charges or matters: possession of cannabis for sale or supply at Dingle Road, Cabra, on September 6, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 6, 2019 Incident
• 2021-11-04 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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