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Case No. 22033Theft · Co. Kildare · 7 Apr 2022

Jason Finlay applies Probation Act for theft of Easter eggs in Naas

Jason Finlay, 51, admitted to stealing two Easter eggs worth €15 from Naas Dunnes Stores on 7 April 2022 and appeared via videolink from prison at Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Mar
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant stole two Easter eggs (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe eggs had a value of €15 (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe theft was from Naas Dunnes Stores (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe theft occurred on 7 April 2022 (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe defendant was found with the items (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via videolink from prison at Naas District Court (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had 83 previous convictions (kildarenow.com)
  • other27 of the previous convictions were for theft (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant is currently serving a five months term (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Easter eggs thief had 83 previous convictions

    Reports the court outcome: the defendant admitted the theft, the judge noted 83 previous convictions including 27 for theft, and applied the Probation Act.

    accused, Jason Finlay, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Finlay