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Case No. 22813Drugs offence (possession for sale or supply of cannabis and cocaine) · Co. Laois · 12 Nov 2020

Electrician may avoid conviction for drugs in Portlaoise

Darren Gorman, 30, an electrician from Portlaoise, admitted having €20 cannabis and €800 of cocaine at his address on 12 November 2020. Judge Andrew Cody imposed a deferred sentence of two months in prison, with the possibility of no conviction if he undergoes random urine testing and remains of sober habits and good behaviour.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Jan
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant admitted having €20 cannabis and €800 of cocaine at his address (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found at 3 Cois na Habhann, Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were discovered on 12 November 2020 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant made admissions to gardaí when the drugs were discovered (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe passing of sentence was deferred to Portlaoise District Court on 8 June (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed a deferred sentence of two months in prison (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceIf the defendant undergoes random urine testing and remains of sober habits and good behaviour, no conviction will be marked (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has five previous convictions but none for drugs (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is a qualified electrician supporting his family (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jan2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    May avoid conviction for drugs in Portlaoise

    Reports that Judge Andrew Cody imposed a deferred sentence of two months in prison, with the possibility of no conviction if the defendant undergoes random urine testing and remains of sober habits and good behaviour. The passing of sentence was deferred to Portlaoise District Court on 8 June 2023.

    accused, Darren Gorman, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Gorman