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Stolen bicycle offender will be jailed despite plea for suspended sentence

Date
2026-02-26
Stage
Appeal
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Gary Darcy was convicted of trespassing and possessing a stolen grey Cube pedal cycle worth €700. On appeal, Judge Geoffrey Shannon suspended the final six months of his nine-month prison sentence on condition that Darcy continues to engage with probation services.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Stolen bicycle offender will be jailed despite plea for suspended sentence. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

Case subjects

Gary Darcy

Appellant

Finding: Convicted

Outcome: Convicted; Gary Darcy's sentence in full. Darcy was sentenced to nine months imprisonment and later lodged an appeal against the severity of his sentence.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • District Court Appeals Court
Residence
  • St Mary's Park
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Appeal Theft

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