Sligo man (42) with 61 previous convictions found drunk by gardaí four times in four days
The Sligo ChampionA 42-year-old man with 61 previous convictions was fined after being found drunk by gardaí four times within four days.
Peter Dolan of no fixed abode, was charged with being intoxicated at O’Connell St, Sligo on April 14 and 17, being intoxicated on Teeling St, Sligo on April 15, and being intoxicated on Castle St, Sligo, on April 17.
The defendant appeared via video link and informed the court that his release date was June 3.
Sergeant Derek Butler told the court that on April 14, gardaí received a report of a highly intoxicated man approaching women in an aggressive manner. Upon arrival at O’Connell St, gardaí observed Dolan being highly intoxicated and that he had a cut to his left hand. He was arrested for his own safety.
On April 15, gardaí received numerous reports of an intoxicated man at Teeling St. Upon arrvial, gardaí arrested Dolan for his own safety.
On April 17, at 12:47am, gardaí observed the defendant being extremely intoxicated, stumbling around and slurring his words. He was arrested for his own safety.
Later that day, gardaí received a number of reports of a drunken man on Castle St, Sligo. Upon arrival, gardaí arrested and took Dolan to Sligo Garda Station. The defendant co-operated with gardaí.
The court heard that Dolan had 61 previous convictions.
Mr Gerard McGovern, solicitor (defending), told Judge Éiteáin Cunningham that his client suffered from a bad addiction. He added that Dolan had been in a course for his addiction but that unfortunately he did not complete it.
Judge Cunningham fined Dolan €150 forthwith on two charges, in lieu of five days sentences. She took into consideration all other matters.
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