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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21179Possession of cannabis · Co. Limerick

Limerick man fined €200 for cannabis possession after garda chase

Roy Behan, a 43-year-old man from St Mary's Park, Limerick, was found with about €100 worth of cannabis after Gardaí spotted him in the park. The articles do not give the date of the incident, and no victim is named. Behan pleaded guilty at Limerick District Court to possession of cannabis, saying it was for personal use, and has 20 previous convictions, mostly for drugs offences. Judge Patricia Harney fined him €200, as reported on 10 May 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Roy Behan, a 43-year-old man, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis.
Where
Gardaí spotted Behan in St Mary's Park, Limerick, and the case was heard at Limerick District Court.
When
The articles do not give the date of the incident; the sentencing was reported on 10 May 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí said Behan fled when they spotted him, but his solicitor said he was riding a bike when gardaí caught up with him.
Charges
Behan was found in possession of about €100 worth of cannabis and said it was for his personal use.
In court
  • Behan has 20 previous convictions, mostly for drugs offences.
  • Judge Patricia Harney said Behan's conduct in running from gardaí was more like a teenager's than an adult's.
  • Behan's solicitor said he is sick of the life he has been leading.
Sentence
Judge Patricia Harney fined Behan €200.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Limerick District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí spotted Behan in St Mary's Park and he fled. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeBehan found in possession of about €100 worth of cannabis. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeBehan pleaded guilty to possession of the drugs and said they were for personal use. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtBehan has 20 previous convictions, mostly for drugs offences. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge said Behan behaved more like a teenager than an adult when running from gardaí. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fined Behan €200. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherBehan's solicitor said he was riding a bike and gardaí caught up with him. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said Behan is sick of the life he has been leading. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 May2023
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick man chased by Gardai was "behaving like a teenager"

    Court report on the sentencing. Adds the guilty plea, the 43-year-old's 20 previous convictions, and the solicitor's account that he was riding a bike when gardaí caught up with him. The article gives no date for the incident.

    convicted, Roy Behan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Roy Behan