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Disgraced former solicitor Lynn could be released from prison next month if appeal succeeds, lawyers say
Summary
Michael Lynn, a former solicitor aged 55, faces a potential release from prison next month if his appeal against a five‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence for stealing over €18 million from six financial institutions succeeds. Lynn was jailed eight months ago and his appeal is scheduled for November 4, the same day his legal team believes he could be released if the appeal is successful. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Mr Justice John Edwards, clarified that grounds of appeal cannot be heard piecemeal and that the sentence appeal will be heard before the conviction appeal, an exception to usual practice. Lynn's legal team must submit their arguments by the end of next week, after which the State will reply. The judge noted that failure to comply with the timetable would halt the case. Lynn's original sentence, imposed by Judge Martin Nolan, was 13 years, reduced to 5½ years after credit for time served in Brazil.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Disgraced former solicitor Lynn could be released from prison next month if appeal succeeds, lawyers say. Charges or matters: stealing from were National Irish Bank, Irish Life and Permanent, Ulster Bank, ACC Bank, Bank of Scotland Ireland and Irish Nationwide Building Society. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- November 4 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-10-18 Publication
Why: He said because of this, there was an element of "urgency" to the case. CNI source report
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Charges: stealing from were National Irish Bank, Irish Life and Permanent, Ulster Bank, ACC Bank, Bank of Scotland Ireland and Irish Nationwide Building Society (Proven)
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Photo: Collins) Disgraced former solicitor Michael Lynn could be released from prison next month if his appeal against his five-and-a-half-year sentence for stealing just over €18 million from six financial institutions is successful, his lawyers have said. Lynn, who was jailed just eight months ago, will now have his appeal heard on the same day his legal team believe he would be entitled to release should he succeed.
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