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Suspended sentence for former drug addict who threatened to have garda shot and his children kidnapped

Date
2015-02-13

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin City

County
Dublin

Summary

Stephen Devoy, aged 33, was given a three‑year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Garda Sam Taylor on 26 February 2012. The court heard that Devoy had been extremely drunk and had been binging on a cocktail of drink and drugs for days after selling his car for €700. He was arrested outside Ned's pub on Townsend Street in the early hours of the morning. Devoy had no recollection of making the threats, but later made full admissions. He has 14 previous convictions, all dealt with in the District Court, including theft, public order offences and violent behaviour in a garda station. Judge Desmond Hogan noted that Devoy has been drug‑free for over a year and is attending Crumlin College studying Graphic & Web Design. He was also placed on a peace bond for three years and directed to undergo a drugs and alcohol treatment programme.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for former drug addict who threatened to have garda shot and his children kidnapped. Charges or matters: threatening to kill Garda Sam Taylor on February 26, 2012. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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