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Repeat offender who threw drugs over prison walls sees sentence suspended
Summary
Daryl Boyd, 28, pleaded guilty in the District Court to multiple offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 between 2020 and 2022. He received three consecutive six‑month prison sentences for supplying controlled drugs into prisons, with one of those sentences suspended. Additional charges included possession of controlled drugs and failure to appear in court. Boyd appealed the severity of his sentence. Sergeant Shay Leonard recounted that on 16 May 2020, 28 November 2020 and 26 September 2022, Boyd threw copper pipes and other items containing controlled drugs over the walls of Wheatfield Prison, the last incident involving 700 euros worth of cannabis. Boyd has 40 prior convictions, including theft and public order offences. Defence counsel noted his drug debt and severe pressure after a threat to a family member. Judge Jonathan Dunphy suspended Boyd's entire sentence for two years, requiring him to enter probation supervision, complete residential treatment and engage in education and training as directed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Repeat offender who threw drugs over prison walls sees sentence suspended. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 16, 2020 Incident
- November 28, 2020 Other
- September 26, 2022 Other
- 2020 and 2022 Other
- 2025-09-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was given three consecutive six-month sentences for the supply of controlled drugs into prisons contrary to Section 15C (1) and Section 7, with one of those six month sentences suspended. Boyd later lodged an appeal against the severity of his sentence.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin prison
- Wheatfield Prison
- District Court Appeals Court
- Cloverhill Road
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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