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Judge quips whiskey 'long gone' as man fined for shop theft three years ago
Summary
A 32‑year‑old man, Clinton Martin, was fined €250 for stealing a €15 bottle of Jameson from a Centra shop in Tallaght on 15 March 2022. CCTV captured him removing the bottle and leaving without paying. Gardaí identified him the next day, and he pleaded guilty, admitting the theft and apologising. The case was heard at Tallaght District Court where Judge Deirdre Gearty noted the theft occurred over three years ago, remarking that the whiskey was likely long gone. The judge recorded a conviction and imposed the fine, giving Martin five months to pay.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge quips whiskey 'long gone' as man fined for shop theft three years ago. Charges or matters: the theft, which occurred around 7.50pm on 15th March 2022 at Centra, Kiltalown Way, Tallaght. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 15th March 2022 Incident
- 2025-04-16 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the theft, which occurred around 7.50pm on 15th March 2022 at Centra, Kiltalown Way, Tallaght (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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