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Cork man jailed for 14 years for attempted aggravated burglary appeals conviction
Summary
Niall Fitzpatrick, 48, from Corrin Close, Glen, Cork, was convicted of attempted aggravated burglary and possession of a pump‑action shotgun and ammunition at Patrick Glavin's home in Glanmire on 11 August 2013. He pleaded not guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. After a three‑week trial, a jury found him guilty and Judge David Riordan sentenced him to 14 years' imprisonment on 13 November 2014. On 16 June 2015 Fitzpatrick lodged an appeal on 16 grounds, alleging the judge failed to discharge the jury on several matters. His counsel, Brendan Nix SC, argued that evidence from Garda Dan Lucey was prejudicial and that a juror had been improperly excused after the judge allowed the Court Registrar to enter the jury room and discuss the case. Mr Nix said the registrar's conversation was not publicly recorded and that justice must be administered in public.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cork man jailed for 14 years for attempted aggravated burglary appeals conviction. Charges or matters: attempted aggravated burglary and the possession of a pump action shotgun and ammunition at the home of Patrick Glavin, Glanmire on August 11 2013. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- August 11 2013 Incident
- November 13 2014 Incident
- 2015-06-26 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: attempted aggravated burglary and the possession of a pump action shotgun and ammunition at the home of Patrick Glavin, Glanmire on August 11 2013 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; He was found guilty by a jury following a three week trial and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by Judge David Riordan on November 13 2014.
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