Ireland Anthony Stokes cocaine charges struck out over drug analysis delay
Anthony Stokes, a 35-year-old man, was arrested by Gardaí on 6 January 2023 following alleged driving incidents in Dublin and taken to Crumlin station. He was charged under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts, with accusations of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for sale or supply linked to a suspected €4,500 drug seizure. At Dublin District Court on a Thursday, reported on 25 January 2024, Judge Paula Murphy struck out the cocaine charges because drug analysis was delayed, and Gardaí were granted liberty to re-enter once it is completed. The latest development is that the motoring charges were adjourned to a date in March.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Jan
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Anthony Stokes, a 35-year-old man, was accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for sale or supply.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place in Dublin.
- When
- Gardaí arrested Stokes on 6 January 2023.
- Cause
- The arrest followed alleged driving incidents in Dublin, and the drug charges relate to a suspected drug seizure worth €4,500.
- Investigation
- Stokes was taken to Crumlin station after his arrest.
- The investigating garda made numerous attempts to contact Forensic Science Ireland, but no certificate was available.
- Charges
- Stokes was charged with offences under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts.
- He faces four counts of dangerous driving at locations in Dublin.
- He is also accused of driving without a licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, on the same date.
- In court
- Stokes appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court on a Thursday and had not entered a plea to the cocaine allegations.
- Judge Murphy struck out the cocaine charges, saying there was no point in keeping them live until the drug analysis was available.
- Gardaí were granted liberty to re-enter the proceedings once the drug analysis is completed, and the motoring charges were adjourned to a date in March.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCocaine possession and dealing charges against Anthony Stokes were struck out because of delays in analysis of a suspected drug seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí arrested Stokes following alleged driving incidents in Dublin and took him to Crumlin station. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí arrested Anthony Stokes on 6 January 2023. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigating garda made numerous attempts to contact Forensic Science Ireland, but no certificate was available. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationStokes was arrested following alleged driving incidents and taken to Crumlin station. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeStokes was charged with offences under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeStokes was accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for sale or supply. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- chargeStokes faces four counts of dangerous driving, including speed, at locations in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeStokes is accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, on the same date. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeStokes faces four counts of dangerous driving at locations in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeStokes is also accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
- courtStokes appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court on a Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Murphy struck out the drug charges, saying there was no point in keeping them live until the certificate was available. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGardaí were granted liberty to re-enter the matter when the drug analysis is available. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe remaining motoring charges were adjourned until a March hearing date. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA judge struck out the cocaine possession and dealing charges against Stokes. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe charges were struck out due to delays analysing a suspected €4,500 drug seizure. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Paula Murphy said there was no point in keeping the case live. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGardaí were granted liberty to re-enter the proceedings when the drug analysis is completed. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case against Stokes on the driving charges will proceed. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Murphy adjourned the motoring charges until a date in March. (irishtimes.com)
- otherStokes did not address the court and had not entered a plea to the cocaine allegations. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Jan2024Judge strikes out cocaine possession and dealing charges against Anthony Stokes due to delay
Court appearance at Dublin District Court: cocaine charges struck out, gardaí may re-enter the proceedings once drug analysis is complete, and the motoring charges were adjourned to March.
accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes - 25 Jan2024Judge dismisses Anthony Stokes cocaine charges because of drug testing delay
Reports the Thursday court appearance at which the cocaine charges were struck out with liberty to re-enter once the certificate is available, and the motoring charges were adjourned to March. Gives the arrest date and the charges, which the article says were brought under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts.
accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes