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Hit and run killer caught with mobile phone in prison cell
Summary
A man jailed for a hit-and-run that killed a 21-year-old apprentice electrician had his sentence increased by two months after a mobile phone was found in his prison cell. Cameron Cooper, 24, was originally sentenced to five years and three months for the incident, with the final year suspended. He was later found in possession of a mobile phone in prison, leading to a prosecution application. Cooper pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined €300. The court heard that he was driving at twice the speed limit when he struck the victim, killed him instantly, and fled the scene. Cooper falsely reported his car had been stolen to avoid blame. His defence argued that he had been punished sufficiently and was doing well in custody. Judge Ronan Munro reactivated two months of the suspended sentence, emphasizing the need to ensure compliance with conditions. Cameron Cooper was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hit and run killer caught with mobile phone in prison cell. Charges or matters: the offence and was fined €300; dangerous driving causing death, driving with no insurance, making a false report of a crime and failing to offer assistance to avoid criminal or civil prosecution, at locations on the Naas Road and Turnpike Road on November 12, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- September 26 Incident
- November 12, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-01-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the offence and was fined €300; dangerous driving causing death, driving with no insurance, making a false report of a crime and failing to offer assistance to avoid criminal or civil prosecution, at locations on the Naas Road and Turnpike Road on November 12, 2023 (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; The final year of his sentence was suspended for five years on a number of conditions, including that Cooper be of good behaviour and keep the peace while in custody and for five years following his release. The court was asked to consider whether to activate the suspended sentence after Cooper was convicted at Cloverhill District Court in December of an offence of possessing a mobile phone while in prison.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Cloverhill District Court
- District Criminal Court
- Ballyneety
- Ballyneety Road
- Dublin
- Naas Road
- Turnpike Road
Topics
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