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Suspended sentence for man who "couldn't resist" trespassing at King's Inns

Summary

Noel Clarke, 33, was caught trespassing at the Honourable Society of King's Inns in Dublin on 16 June 2014. He admitted to entering the building after seeing an unsecured door, claiming he only wanted to look around and had no intention of stealing. Garda Louise Pepper reported that Clarke was caught red‑handed, wearing a hoodie and white gloves, and that he had been using a large amount of tablets at the time. He had ten previous convictions, five for burglary, but was not considered a violent offender. Clarke pleaded guilty to trespass with intent to commit theft. Judge Melanie Greally noted his efforts to address his difficulties and his genuine commitment to reform. She imposed an 18‑month sentence, suspended in full for two years, and accepted his probation report outlining progress in dealing with his problems.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who "couldn't resist" trespassing at King's Inns. Charges or matters: trespass with intention of committing theft at the Honourable society of King's Inns, Henrietta Street, Dublin 1 on June 16, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 16, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-06-16 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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