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Fake designer gear hawker to be assessed for community service
Summary
Alan Swan, 52, of Drimnagh, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to eight counts of the unauthorised use of trademarks, including Adidas, Nike, Ugg, and Hugo Boss, arising from incidents at Liberty Market on December 21, 2015, and December 19, 2017. Judge Orla Crowe described the matter as an "unusual case" and directed the Probation Service to prepare a report assessing Swan's suitability for community service. The court is "minded" to impose a community service order, subject to this assessment. Evidence indicated that gardai seized counterfeit goods with an estimated street value of over €36,000 during operations at the market. Swan, who has 13 previous convictions for similar offences, admitted to renting the stalls but claimed he did not know the items were counterfeit. Defence counsel John Gallagher BL highlighted Swan's cooperation, his care for grandchildren, and his application for a taxi licence, requesting leniency. The judge noted the value of the guilty pleas to the prosecution. The matter was adjourned to July 7 for finalisation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Fake designer gear hawker to be assessed for community service. Charges or matters: eight counts of the unauthorised use of trademarks including Adidas, Nike, Ugg and Hugo Boss on December 21, 2015 and December 19, 2017 at Liberty Market. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 21, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 19, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 7 Adjournment
- 2023-04-18 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: eight counts of the unauthorised use of trademarks including Adidas, Nike, Ugg and Hugo Boss on December 21, 2015 and December 19, 2017 at Liberty Market (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today Judge Orla Crowe said this was an "unusual case" and she directed the Probation Service to prepare a report to assess the defendant's suitability for community service. Judge Crowe said the court is "minded" to impose a community service order, but this would be subject to the assessment of Swan's suitability.; The case was adjourned to July 7 for finalisation.
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