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Case No. 17881Simple drug possession · Co. Kildare · 25 Aug 2020

Kildare town man sentenced to nine months for drug possession

Valentin Cernetchi, a 22-year-old man from Kildare town, was caught with a small quantity of cannabis herb at The Curragh on 25 August 2020, according to gardaí. He was convicted of a simple drug possession offence and sentenced by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 17 March 2024, to nine months in custody, with an appeal set at €500. The court heard he has five previous convictions for post-2020 drug offences. Kildare Now reported the sentence on 18 March 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
Valentin Cernetchi, a 22-year-old man from Kildare town, was caught with a small quantity of cannabis herb.
Where
The offence took place at The Curragh, County Kildare.
When
The offence took place on 25 August 2020.
Cause
Gardaí said he was caught with the cannabis while at The Curragh.
Charges
He was convicted of a simple drug possession offence.
In court
Judge Desmond Zaidan delivered the verdict at Naas District Court on Thursday, 17 March 2024.
Sentence
He was sentenced to nine months in custody, and an appeal was set at €500.
Other details
It was heard that he has five previous convictions for post-2020 drug-related offences.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was caught with a small quantity of cannabis herb. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offence occurred at The Curragh. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 25 August 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was convicted of a simple drug possession offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe verdict was delivered by Judge Desmond Zaidan on Thursday, 17 March. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to nine months in custody and an appeal was set at €500. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe has five previous convictions related to post-2020 drug offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare town man jailed by Naas District Court judge over simple drug possession offence

    Reports the sentencing of Valentin Cernetchi at Naas District Court on 17 March 2024 for possessing a small quantity of cannabis at The Curragh on 25 August 2020. Also states he has five previous drug-related convictions and sets an appeal at €500.

    convicted, Valentin Cernetchi, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Valentin Cernetchi