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Court report involving David Nevin
Summary
David Nevin, a teenager, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including violent disorder at St Mel's College in April 2021 (part of a seven-person gang attack), possession of stolen shoes, and drug-related offences in June 2022. He had been held on remand for 120 days prior to sentencing. Judge Owens sentenced him to 9 months total imprisonment with the latter 4 months suspended for 12 months, citing a favourable probation report and noting that sentencing would grant him access to rehabilitation services.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Court report involving David Nevin. Charges or matters: Assault (producing a clawhammer); Violent disorder at St Mel's College (April 12, 2021); Possession of stolen property (shoes worth €370); Possession of cannabis (June 23, 2022); Shouting and roaring at gardaí; Spitting at garda patrol car. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 12, 2021 Incident
- June 23, 2022 Incident
- April 2021 Adjournment
- June 2022 Adjournment
- 2022-09-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: Assault (producing a clawhammer); Violent disorder at St Mel's College (April 12, 2021); Possession of stolen property (shoes worth €370); Possession of cannabis (June 23, 2022); Shouting and roaring at gardaí; Spitting at garda patrol car (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: 5 months prison for violent disorder (consecutive); 4 months prison for Harbour View incident (suspended for 12 months subject to probation supervision). All other charges taken into consideration.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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