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Judgement expected next week in firearms trial
Summary
In a Special Criminal Court hearing, two Dublin men, Michael Finlay (36) and Dean Byrne (24), were tried for unlawful possession of a 9mm semi‑automatic pistol and ammunition. Gardaí observed them in disguises inside a stolen Renault Kangoo van in June 2014. Finlay was seen holding the handgun, which he later dropped when ordered by Detective Sergeant Joseph Finnegan. Both men were questioned under Sections 18, 19 and 19(a) of the Criminal Justice Act and failed to explain the handgun, ammunition, van, fake beards or an An Post jacket. Their defence counsel did not contest the evidence. The court remanded Byrne on continuing bail and held Finlay in custody, with judgment expected on 16 June 2016. Michael Finlay pleaded not guilty. Dean Byrne pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judgement expected next week in firearms trial. Charges or matters: the unlawful possession of a 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol and magazine at Glenshane Crescent, Tallaght on June 5th, 2014; the possession of various rounds of 9mm calibre semi-automatic ammunition at the same address on the same date. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- June 2014 Incident
- June 5th, 2014 Incident
- Thursday, June 16th Adjournment
- 2016-06-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the unlawful possession of a 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol and magazine at Glenshane Crescent, Tallaght on June 5th, 2014; the possession of various rounds of 9mm calibre semi-automatic ammunition at the same address on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Butler, presiding with Judge Alison Lindsay and Judge Flann Brennan, remanded Mr Byrne on continuing bail and Mr Finlay in custody until next Thursday, June 16th, when the court will deliver judgement on their case.
Defendant
Charges: the unlawful possession of a 9mm calibre semi-automatic pistol and magazine at Glenshane Crescent, Tallaght on June 5th, 2014; the possession of various rounds of 9mm calibre semi-automatic ammunition at the same address on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Butler, presiding with Judge Alison Lindsay and Judge Flann Brennan, remanded Mr Byrne on continuing bail and Mr Finlay in custody until next Thursday, June 16th, when the court will deliver judgement on their case.
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Maplewood Road
- Tallaght
- Drumcairn Park
- Mr Byrne at Tallaght Garda Station
- Tallaght
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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