Ireland Man accused of cannabis possession in Clara appears at Tullamore District Court
Elvis Brinkley, a 45-year-old man with an address at Oakview, Clara, was accused of possessing cannabis at 7 Oakview, Clara on 9 September 2024, when a search allegedly found €100 of cannabis. He appeared unrepresented at Tullamore District Court in January 2025 and pleaded guilty when his summons was called. Judge Andrew Cody warned him that the conviction could result in five months in prison, and sentencing was adjourned to 14 May for a probation report and clear urine tests, with his suitability for community service to be assessed. The latest development is that sentencing remains adjourned to 14 May.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Jan
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Elvis Brinkley was accused of possessing cannabis.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at 7 Oakview, Clara.
- When
- The alleged offence took place on 9 September 2024.
- Investigation
- Sergeant Brendan Kearns said a search found €100 of cannabis.
- Other details
- Mr Brinkley is 45 years old and has an address at Oakview, Clara.
- Mr Brinkley said the cannabis was for his personal use.
- Gardaí said there was no evidence the cannabis was possessed for sale or supply.
- Mr Brinkley has 20 previous convictions and has received suspended sentences.
- His solicitor said he is a carer for his 17-year-old daughter and has struggled with drug addiction, and argued that revoking the suspended sentences would be harsh.
- Charges
- Mr Brinkley pleaded guilty when his summons was called.
- In court
- Mr Brinkley appeared unrepresented at Tullamore District Court, where the case was reported on 16 January 2025.
- Judge Andrew Cody warned Mr Brinkley to get legal advice.
- Sentencing was adjourned to 14 May for a probation report and clear urine tests.
- Sentence
- Judge Andrew Cody said the conviction could result in five months in prison.
- Mr Brinkley's suitability for community service will be assessed.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatBrinkley was accused of possessing cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe offence was alleged to have happened at 7 Oakview, Clara. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offence was alleged to have happened on 9 September 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged possession happened on 9 September 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA search found €100 of cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeBrinkley pleaded guilty when his summons was called. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeElvis Brinkley was accused of possessing cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtBrinkley appeared at Tullamore District Court without a solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSentencing was adjourned to May 14 for a probation report and clear urine tests. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMr Brinkley appeared at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMr Brinkley was unrepresented and pleaded guilty when his summons was called. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSentencing was adjourned to 14 May for a probation report. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge warned that this conviction could trigger five months in prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceBrinkley's suitability for community service will be assessed. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said this conviction could result in five months in prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceMr Brinkley's suitability for community service will be assessed. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherBrinkley said the cannabis was for his personal use. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí said there was no evidence the cannabis was possessed for sale or supply. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherBrinkley had 20 previous convictions for various offences, and had received suspended sentences. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor said he was a carer for his 17-year-old daughter and had struggled with drug addiction. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor argued it would be harsh to revoke the suspended sentences because one was for theft and most convictions were historical. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMr Brinkley said the cannabis was for his personal use. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí said there was no evidence the drug was possessed for sale or supply. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMr Brinkley had 20 previous convictions and had received suspended sentences. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Jan2025Jailhouse Rock as Elvis from Offaly appears in court in Tullamore
Court appearance reported: guilty plea entered, judge warned of possible prison sentence, sentencing adjourned for a probation report and urine tests, and community service suitability to be assessed.
accused, Elvis Brinkley, 45, male, namedElvis Brinkley - 16 Jan2025Jailhouse Rock as Elvis from Offaly appears in court
Reports the first court appearance: Brinkley was unrepresented, pleaded guilty, and was told he could face prison. His solicitor argued against revoking previous suspended sentences, and sentencing was adjourned to May 14 with community service suitability to be assessed.
accused, Elvis Brinkley, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Elvis Brinkley