Marcus Gantley’s cocaine sentence appeal dismissed

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Marcus Gantley’s three-year sentence for drug possession, with 18 months suspended, was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 4 July 2017.

Gantley had pleaded guilty to four offences, including two drug-possession charges involving intent to supply.

The DPP argued the sentences were unduly lenient, citing the €17,248 value of cocaine and offences committed while on bail.

The court dismissed the application, finding the sentences fell short of being unduly lenient and confirming their commencement date.