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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21979Possession of cannabis · Co. Kildare · 2 Apr 2020

Christopher Treacy prosecuted for possession of €10 cannabis in Kilcock

Christopher Treacy, 52, of Ballyfermot, Dublin, appeared before Naas District Court for possessing €10 of cannabis at a dwelling in Brayton Park, Kilcock, on 2 April 2020. Judge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act after commenting that he could smell cannabis from the bench.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Mar
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHis address was given as 9 Cherry Orchard Crescent, Ballyfermot, Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe is the father of five. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe possession was at a dwelling at Brayton Park, Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe possession occurred on 2 April 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was prosecuted for possessing €10 of cannabis. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtChristopher Treacy, 52, appeared before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan commented that he could smell cannabis from the bench. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said his sense of smell was nearly gone but he could still smell it. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge applied the Probation Act. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Judge notices smell of cannabis in courtroom as he hears case

    Reports the court hearing at Naas District Court where the judge remarked on the smell of cannabis in the courtroom and applied the Probation Act.

    accused, Christopher Treacy, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Treacy