Sam and Craig Mooney plead guilty to criminal damage

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Sam and Craig Mooney pleaded guilty to criminal damage to a garda patrol car at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 13 December 2017. The offence occurred at Broadford Walk, Ballinteer, Dublin, on 17 January 2016.

Craig Mooney received a one-year sentence suspended for 18 months, consecutive to his existing term, with probation supervision. Sentencing for Sam Mooney was adjourned until 15 January 2017 for a community-service suitability assessment.

The court heard that the brothers kicked, punched and spat at the patrol car while highly intoxicated. No physical damage was caused, although the vehicle required washing costing the State between €10 and €25.