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Drugs enforcer gets six years for home invasion
Summary
David Hogan, 31, an electrician whose life had unraveled, was sentenced to six years' imprisonment for aggravated burglary and drug possession. On 22 March 2021 he and another man broke into a family home at The Gallops, Leopardstown, armed with a wheel brace, shouting threats and demanding the homeowner's son. Six days later, Hogan and two others returned; the homeowner closed the door, but they again threatened the occupants and damaged the car. Gardaí later found over €45,000 of drugs in Hogan's possession at Russell Crescent, Tallaght. Hogan pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, burglary and possession of drugs for sale or supply. Judge Melanie Greally noted the high level of threat and aggression, the family's intimidation, and Hogan's prior life as a qualified electrician. She imposed an eight‑year sentence, suspended the final two years, and back‑dated it to 31 March 2021 when he entered custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drugs enforcer gets six years for home invasion. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary at The Gallops, Leopardstown, on March 22, 2021; burglary at the same address in Leopardstown and possession of drugs for sale or supply at Russell Crescent, Tallaght, both on March 28, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 22, 2021 Incident
- March 28, 2021 Incident
- March 31, 2021 Other
- 2022-07-28 Publication
Why: An electrician whose 'life unravelled' and who invaded a family home armed with a wheel brace in order to work off a drug debt has been jailed for six years. CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: aggravated burglary at The Gallops, Leopardstown, on March 22, 2021; burglary at the same address in Leopardstown and possession of drugs for sale or supply at Russell Crescent, Tallaght, both on March 28, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed an eight-year sentence but suspended the final two years after taking into consideration the guilty pleas and the remorse and insight expressed by Hogan. She backdated the sentence to March 31, 2021 when Hogan went into custody on these charges.
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