Ireland Birr man given suspended sentence for drugs possession
Todd Morrissey, 35, of Birr, Co. Offaly, was convicted of possessing illegal drugs, an offence dating to April 20, 2022, at Birr Garda Station. The court was told he had 52 previous convictions, several for drugs offences, and his solicitor said he was serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy. At a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court he was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years. Reports of the sentence were published on August 10 and 11, 2023, which is the latest development in the case.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced10 Aug
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Todd Morrissey was convicted of possessing illegal drugs.
- Where
- The offence happened at Birr Garda Station.
- When
- The offence dates back to April 20, 2022.
- In court
- The case was heard at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court.
- Sentence
- He was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years.
- Other details
- The court was told Morrissey had 52 previous convictions, several for drugs offences.
- His defending solicitor, Donal Farrelly, said Morrissey is presently serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy.
- Morrissey is 35 years old and was homeless for a period.
- One report describes him as an Offaly man and another as a Midlands man.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMorrissey was convicted of possessing illegal drugs. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatTodd Morrissey was convicted of possessing illegal drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe offence happened at Birr Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence dates back to April 20, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe was given a suspended sentence at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Andrew Cody sentenced Morrissey to three months in prison, suspended for two years. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe court was told Morrissey had 52 previous convictions, a number of them for drugs offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defending solicitor said Morrissey is presently serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe court was told he had 52 previous convictions, several for drugs offences. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he is presently serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe is 35 years old and was homeless for a period. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Aug2023Midlands man with 52 previous convictions given suspended sentence for drugs possession
Court report on the sentencing of Todd Morrissey for a drugs possession offence from April 2022; the article also notes his previous convictions and that he is serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy.
convicted, Todd Morrissey, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Todd Morrissey - 10 Aug2023Offaly man with 52 previous convictions given suspended sentence for drugs possession
Confirms the court outcome and sentence. Adds that Morrissey had 52 previous convictions, the solicitor's account of his circumstances, and that he is serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy.
convicted, Todd Morrissey, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Todd Morrissey