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Case No. 21699Drugs offence (cannabis possession for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 5 Apr 2021

Anthony Dermody sent to Portlaoise Circuit Court on cannabis charges

Anthony Dermody, 30, of Portlaoise, was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on a charge of possessing cannabis for sale or supply at his address on 5 April 2021. He was remanded on bail at Portlaoise District Court and granted legal aid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAnthony Dermody, 30, of 118 Rossvale, Portlaoise, is the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 5 April 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Lisa Murray of Portlaoise Garda Station gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the defendant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendant should be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on June 13. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on bail and sent him forward to the next sittings. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for a solicitor and one junior counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Mar2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drugs case sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court

    Sending-forward hearing at Portlaoise District Court; defendant remanded on bail and sent to Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning 13 June 2023.

    accused, Anthony Dermody, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Dermody