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Leukaemia sufferer who had €1,500 worth of cannabis gets suspended sentence
Summary
Kevin Marry, a 42‑year‑old father of two from Balbriggan, pleaded guilty in Swords District Court to unlawful possession of cannabis herb for sale or supply. He had €1,500 worth of cannabis, which he used to increase appetite while battling leukaemia and kidney failure. Marry, who has been in remission since 2009, said he would not commit further offences and expressed a desire to join the kidney transplant list in March. Judge Dermot Dempsey sentenced him to a six‑month suspended term and bound him to the peace for two years, rejecting community service.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Leukaemia sufferer who had €1,500 worth of cannabis gets suspended sentence. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 2nd, 2013 Incident
- 2014-01-14 Publication
Places mentioned
- Swords
- Swords District Court
Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision
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