Karl Humphries loses appeal over cannabis convictions

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Karl Humphries’ appeal against his cannabis convictions was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 15 May 2023, the date reported.

The convictions arose from possession of cannabis for sale or supply after a garda operation in Watergrasshill, Co Cork.

The court rejected three challenges concerning the jury directions on inferences, proof beyond reasonable doubt and possession with intent to sell or supply.

The report says Humphries had been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, with the final two years suspended.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.