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Robber with 228 previous convictions jailed for petrol station raid

Summary

Lee O'Brien, a man with 228 previous convictions, was jailed for a robbery at a Dublin petrol station. O'Brien, armed with a knife, demanded money from a staff member, resulting in €350 being stolen. The victim left her job due to the traumatic experience. O'Brien had recently been released from custody and was not on bail at the time of the offence. Judge Orla Crowe noted the deliberate and organized nature of the crime, and imposed a three-year and three-month sentence, with the final six months suspended. O'Brien attempted to detox while in custody and expressed remorse. The court heard that the case was delayed due to the pandemic, and O'Brien had previously been sentenced for similar offences. The judge acknowledged his long-standing drug issues and difficult background, but emphasized the severity of the crime. Lee O'Brien pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Robber with 228 previous convictions jailed for petrol station raid. Charges or matters: robbery at Circle K, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14, on June 3, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 3, 2021 Incident
• June 2023 Incident
• 2026-01-23 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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