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Burglar fails in appeal after judge notes he's 'been around the block'
Summary
Mark Duffy, aged 44, was convicted of burglary under section 12(1b)(3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 and of trespassing, possession of stolen property and possession of certain articles. He was sentenced to nine months imprisonment for burglary and six months consecutive for trespassing, with the final three months suspended, for a total of 12 months in custody. Duffy appealed against the severity of the sentence. Judge Deirdre Browne, hearing the appeal, noted that Duffy had "been around the block" and was "well aware of what he was doing". She affirmed the original sentence, stating that the District Court had "considered matters very thoroughly" and that the order was "carefully thought through and structured". The appeal was dismissed and the original 12‑month custodial sentence was upheld. Mark Duffy pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Burglar fails in appeal after judge notes he's 'been around the block'. Charges or matters: trespassing in such a manner that caused or was likely to cause fear in another person; having large bolt cutters in his possession with the intention for it to be used in connection with theft. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- March 22, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 5, 2024 Incident
- 2025-11-12 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: trespassing in such a manner that caused or was likely to cause fear in another person; having large bolt cutters in his possession with the intention for it to be used in connection with theft (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Duffy was convicted and sentenced to nine months imprisonment for the burglary charge and six months consecutive to that for the trespassing charge, with the final three months suspended. Duffy later lodged an appeal against the severity of his sentence.
Places mentioned
- Drumalee Drive
- Dublin
- District Court Appeals Court
- Drumalee Road
- Blessington Lane
Topics
Burglary Fraud Stage Sentence Theft
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