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English teacher caught selling cannabis on Henry St
Summary
David Rodgers, a 47-year-old English teacher, appeared before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court where he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cannabis for sale or supply at his then home. The court heard that gardaí discovered just under €25,000 worth of cannabis, including a makeshift grow-house, during a search of his Dublin residence following an incident on Henry Street in October 2018. Rodgers admitted to selling cannabis but maintained during his interview that the substance was a natural herb. He has 12 previous convictions, primarily for theft and public order offences dating back to the 1980s. Defence counsel highlighted Rodgers' unusual profile, noting his academic achievements, multilingual abilities, and a severe brain injury sustained in an assault by his brother, which left him with short-term memory difficulties. Judge Karen O'Connor noted that Rodgers has had no further garda attention since the offence and is still recovering from his injury. Determining that incarceration would offer no benefit to society, the Judge fully suspended a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence. The suspension is conditional upon Rodgers keeping the peace and engaging with drug addiction treatment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: English teacher caught selling cannabis on Henry St. Charges or matters: one count of possession of cannabis for sale or supply at this then home. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 30, 2018 Other
- 2021-11-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of possession of cannabis for sale or supply at this then home (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) An English teacher who was caught with just under €25,000 worth of cannabis in his Dublin home, including in a makeshift grow-house, has had his prison sentence fully suspended. She suspended a two and a half year prison sentence on condition he keep the peace and engage with drug addition treatment.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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