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People don't normally go around wearing bulletproof vests, prosecutors tell court in appeal case
Summary
Two Dublin men, David Crowley (38) and Alan Wilson (36), are awaiting the outcome of appeals against convictions for trespassing and assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive, Blanchardstown, on 3 June 2009. Crowley was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. Both were found guilty by a jury at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court and sentenced by Judge Desmond Hogan on 12 April 2013 to eight years and seven years imprisonment respectively. In the Court of Appeal, Wilson's counsel, Padraig Dwyer SC, argued that no evidence existed of trespassing or assault and highlighted that Wilson was wearing a bulletproof vest at the time of arrest. The prosecution, represented by Paul Burns SC, maintained that the vest indicated joint enterprise with Crowley, who carried a firearm. The court has reserved judgment and will decide as soon as possible. David Crowley pleaded not guilty. Alan Wilson pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: People don't normally go around wearing bulletproof vests, prosecutors tell court in appeal case. Charges or matters: trespass while committing assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive in Blanchardstown on June 3, 2009. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- June 3, 2009 Incident
- April 12 2013 Incident
- 2015-03-24 Publication
Why: In response, Mr Burns said the door could have been open and it was not necessary to conclude they were invited into the house because there was not a break in. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: trespass while committing assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive in Blanchardstown on June 3, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Having been found guilty by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Crowley was sentenced to eight years imprisonment and Wilson seven years imprisonment by Judge Desmond Hogan on April 12 2013.
Appellant
Charges: trespass while committing assault causing harm at Dromheath Drive in Blanchardstown on June 3, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Having been found guilty by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Crowley was sentenced to eight years imprisonment and Wilson seven years imprisonment by Judge Desmond Hogan on April 12 2013.
Places mentioned
- New Bride Street
- New Street Gardens
- Dromheath Drive
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
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