Criminal defence solicitor Cahir O'Higgins convicted of theft and perverting course of justice
Cahir O'Higgins, 49, a criminal defence solicitor, was found guilty by a unanimous jury of one count of theft of €400 and four counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was remanded in custody and sentenced on 25 November 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court11 Nov
- Convicted15 Nov
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatThe judge said the case would be struck out if a payment of €200 was made. (irishtimes.com)
- what€200 was paid to the court and the case against Mr Sanz was struck out. (irishtimes.com)
- whatO'Higgins was convicted of one count of theft of €400 and four counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe perverting course of justice charges relate to providing notes to gardaí that he knew contained incorrect information (irishtimes.com)
- whatNo representative from the solicitors assigned to Sanz Quilis under the legal aid scheme was present in court (irishtimes.com)
- whatSanz Quilis said he only consented to money being withdrawn to pay the €200 fine (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe theft is alleged to have occurred at the Londis shop on Parkgate Street. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe perverting course of justice counts relate to 8 December and 17 December 2017 at Bridewell Garda station in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe theft occurred in July 2016 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe perverting course of justice acts occurred in December 2017 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe theft occurred during a District Court sitting on 30 July 2016 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe prosecution case closed and the trial continues before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury at Dublin Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury returned unanimous verdicts of guilty on all five counts (irishtimes.com)
- courtDeliberations took just under five hours (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Martin Nolan presided over the trial (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge John Coughlan indicated that if Sanz Quilis paid €200 to the Court Poor Box, the case would be struck out (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Nov2024Criminal defence solicitor Cahir O’Higgins convicted over €400 theft
Jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all five counts after just under five hours of deliberation. Sentencing adjourned to 25 November 2024.
convicted, 49, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Raul Sanz Quilis, male, Spanish, non-irishRaul Sanz Quilis - 11 Nov2024Solicitor accused of theft told gardaí he had returned the money to client
Provides details of O'Higgins' garda interview in which he denied retaining the €400, explained why he withdrew €600, and said he handed the money to Sanz Quilis in an envelope. Also details the prosecution's allegation that notes provided to gardaí in December 2017 contained untrue information. Prosecution case closed; trial continues before Judge Martin Nolan.
accused, 49, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Raul Sanz Quilis, male, Spanish, non-irishRaul Sanz Quilis