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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13213Possession of cannabis · Co. Donegal · 6 Nov 2024

Buncrana man avoids drugs conviction after admitting cannabis possession

Joshua Dalton of Bridgend, Buncrana, admitted possession of €25 worth of cannabis at Buncrana District Court. The judge directed him to donate €100 to charity and adjourned the case to 22 July.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJoshua Dalton admitted a charge of possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatDalton had €25 worth of cannabis in his possession when stopped by gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereDalton was stopped by Garda Paul Shevlin at Ludden, Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe stop took place on Wednesday, 6 November 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtDalton had one previous conviction for drugs possession, dating back to 2009. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the previous conviction was 16 years old and spent. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 22 July to give Dalton time to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge directed Dalton to donate €100 to St Vincent de Paul charity shop, and would strike the matter out if he produced a receipt. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she would strike the matter out if Dalton produced a receipt for the donation. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man caught with small amount of cannabis avoids a criminal conviction for drugs

    First report of this case. It adds the court outcome: Dalton admitted the charge, was directed to make a €100 charity donation, and the case was adjourned to 22 July.

    accused, Joshua Dalton, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Dalton