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Monk's nephew has case discharged under probation act

Summary

Nathan Hutch, a 32-year-old appellant and nephew of Gerard "The Monk" Hutch, had his conviction discharged under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907, following an appeal to the District Court Appeals Court. In the District Court, Hutch had pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place and was convicted of threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour in a public place. He was originally sentenced to two months consecutive to an existing 18-month sentence for a separate matter. Sergeant Lee Kelly testified that Hutch was observed running from gardai near Talbot Street, Dublin city centre, and was described as "extremely aggressive" while intoxicated. Defence solicitor Andrew Molony argued that Hutch, who has 104 previous convictions, suffers from severe trauma and anxiety following the 2018 murder of his brother, and requested a probation bond to facilitate treatment. Judge Deirdre Browne discharged the conviction under Section 1(1)(ii) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. The conditions require Hutch to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for three years. He must also enter the supervision of probation services for 12 months after his release from custody and abide by their instructions. Judge Browne stated that if there is any breach, Hutch must turn up for conviction and sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Monk's nephew has case discharged under probation act. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• May 9 Incident
• 2025-11-14 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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