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Criminal with 270 previous convictions jailed for robbing €10 in name badges
Summary
A criminal with over 270 previous convictions has been jailed for robbing €10 worth of name badges from a Dublin city centre hotel. Gary Simpson, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and was handed a sentence of three years and nine months, with the final nine months suspended on strict conditions. The court heard that Simpson entered the hotel in the early hours of June 26, 2025, and initially asked a staff member if there was a room available. After being told there were no available rooms, Simpson demanded money and threatened the staff member with a knife. He took €10 worth of blank name badges before fleeing the scene. Simpson has a troubled background, with a long-standing addiction to alcohol and drugs. His defence counsel highlighted his addiction issues and his desire to complete residential treatment. Judge Orla Crowe noted that the experience must have been frightening for the hotel staff member and imposed a sentence that would provide support on Simpson's release.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Criminal with 270 previous convictions jailed for robbing €10 in name badges. Charges or matters: one count of robbery on June 26, 2025. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 26, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2027 Incident
- March 9 Other
- 2026-05-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of robbery on June 26, 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was today handed a sentence of three years and nine months, with the final nine months suspended on strict conditions. Judge Crowe imposed a sentence of three years and nine months, suspending the final nine months for two years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Supreme Court
- North Circular Road
- Dublin
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