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Man challenges order banning him from all licensed premises in Dublin
Summary
John Collins, 23, has filed a High Court challenge against a lower court order that bars him from all licensed premises in Dublin for six months. The order stems from a public order case in Blanchardstown District Court where Collins pleaded guilty to intoxication and threatening, abusive behaviour on 8 March at Cardiffsbridge, Finglas West. Judge Alan Mitchell fined him €200 for the behaviour and €100 for intoxication, then imposed an exclusion order under Section 3 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003. Collins, who had no prior convictions, argued the order is vague, disproportionate, and infringes his constitutional rights. He seeks to quash the exclusion order and other related orders. Justice Seamus Noonan granted permission for the appeal and stayed the district court order pending the High Court decision. The case remains pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man challenges order banning him from all licensed premises in Dublin. Charges or matters: being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive behaviour on March 8th at Cardiffsbridge, Finglas West. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 8th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-08 Publication
Why: Mr Collins he said in entitled to certainty in terms of the order because any such breach by him amounts to a criminal offence for which he could be prosecuted. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive behaviour on March 8th at Cardiffsbridge, Finglas West (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Mitchell fined Mr Collins €200 for using threatening and abusive behaviour and fined him a further €100 for being intoxicated.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Blanchardstown
- Blanchardstown District Court
- The district court
- Avilla Park
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