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Polish man loses appeal against condition that he depart Ireland after prison release
Summary
Jerzy Broszczack, a 25‑year‑old Polish drug dealer, lost an appeal against a condition imposed by the Cork Circuit Criminal Court that he must depart Ireland upon release from a seven‑year sentence, of which three years were suspended. He pleaded guilty to possession of €18,000 worth of cannabis in Crookstown, Co Cork, and was sentenced on 4 November 2014. The Court of Appeal, led by Mr Justice John Edwards, rejected the appeal, citing evidence that Broszczack had no meaningful ties to Ireland, spoke mainly Polish, had no family in the country, and had been present for only eight months. The judge noted that the condition was reasonable and proportionate, and that Broszczack had voluntarily entered the bond. The appeal was dismissed on all grounds.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Polish man loses appeal against condition that he depart Ireland after prison release. Charges or matters: possession of €18,000 worth of cannabis at an address in Crookstown, Co Cork on February 5, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- February 5, 2014 Incident
- November 4, 2014 Incident
- 2016-04-19 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: possession of €18,000 worth of cannabis at an address in Crookstown, Co Cork on February 5, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced at Cork Circuit Criminal Court to seven years imprisonment with the final three suspended by Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin on November 4, 2014. The final three years of Broszczack's seven year sentence was suspended on condition he "departs" Ireland and does not return for seven years from the date of his release.
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