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Case No. 22058Public order offence (intoxication in a public place) · Co. Laois · 17 Nov 2022

Derek Wolfe fined €100 for being intoxicated in Portlaoise

Derek Wolfe, 45, of Finglas, Dublin, was fined €100 at Portlaoise District Court for being highly intoxicated on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise on 17 November 2022. He had 152 previous convictions.

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  6. Sentenced6 Mar
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Key facts

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  • whatDerek Wolfe, 45, of Ravenswood House, Old North Road, Finglas, Dublin, appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man was arrested for being very drunk on the Dublin Road opposite the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise at 8pm on 17 November 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined the man €100 and gave him 12 months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 152 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Arrested for being drunk in Portlaoise

    Sentencing report: Judge Andrew Cody fined the defendant €100 with 12 months to pay. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby noted 152 previous convictions.

    accused, Derek Wolfe, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Wolfe