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Repeat offender fails to convince court he shouldn't be jailed for handling stolen tools
Summary
Patrick Maughan, 38, of St McCullen's Park, Balbriggan, Dublin, lost an appeal against a four-month sentence for handling stolen tools worth €6,120 at Balbriggan Sunday Market. The District Court Appeals Court heard he had 46 previous convictions. Judge Sarah Berkeley affirmed the original order and Maughan was taken into custody. Patrick Maughan pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Repeat offender fails to convince court he shouldn't be jailed for handling stolen tools. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 28, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-02-25 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Maughan was sentenced to four months imprisonment and later lodged an appeal against the severity of his sentence.
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