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Veteran defence solicitor 'fabricated' notes and lied to gardai, State tell jury
Summary
A veteran criminal defence solicitor, Cahir O'Higgins, is accused of fabricating notes and lying to gardai in connection with the theft of €400 from a client in 2016. Prosecuting counsel told the jury that the defendant's notes presented to gardai in 2017 were fabricated and that his claims during a 2020 recording with a garda that people were 'out to get him' were 'nonsense'. O'Higgins, who has pleaded not guilty to theft and four counts of perverting the course of public justice, is represented by senior counsel who argued that his client's actions were not intended to pervert justice but to address potential regulatory concerns. Defence counsel suggested that the client may have returned the €400 to his client, who may not have realized he had received it. The trial continues with the jury considering the evidence presented.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Veteran defence solicitor 'fabricated' notes and lied to gardai, State tell jury. Charges or matters: the theft of €400 on July 30, 2016 at a Londis shop on Dublin's Parkgate Street; four counts of perverting the course of public justice contrary to common law, on December 8 and December 17, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 30, 2016 Incident
- December 8 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 17, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 30 Other
- 2024-11-13 Publication
Why: Mr Lawlor suggested Mr Sanz Quilis was "the perfect mark for this theft" because he had been intoxicated, had poor English, was due to return to Spain and had "got off lightly". CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the theft of €400 on July 30, 2016 at a Londis shop on Dublin's Parkgate Street; four counts of perverting the course of public justice contrary to common law, on December 8 and December 17, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin's Parkgate Street
- Parkgate Street
- Kingsbride House
Topics
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