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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20516Public order offence (drunk in public; threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Longford

Man accused of drunken threatening behaviour in Longford estate, case adjourned

On June 10, Rama Briody (32), of Longford, was found under the influence of alcohol while persistently shouting in the middle of a housing estate at Ard Alainn, Longford. He was charged with being found drunk in public and with threatening and abusive behaviour. At the District Court sitting the week before the report, published June 30, he said he was very ashamed and embarrassed by his actions, and his solicitor said he was more than cordial when off alcohol. The case was adjourned to October 3, when the judge said the court was open to not recording a conviction if he paid €350 to the court poor box.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was found under the influence of alcohol while persistently shouting in the middle of a Longford housing estate.
Where
The behaviour took place at Ard Alainn, Longford.
When
The behaviour took place on June 10.
Other details
  • The accused is Rama Briody, a 32-year-old man of Longford.
  • He said he was very ashamed and embarrassed by his actions.
  • His defence solicitor said he was more than cordial when off alcohol.
  • He is a father of one and is committed to steering clear of alcohol.
Charges
  • He was charged with being found drunk in public.
  • He was charged with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour.
In court
  • The case was heard at the District Court sitting the week before the report was published on June 30.
  • The case was adjourned to October 3.
Sentence
The judge said the court was open to sparing him a criminal conviction if he paid €350 to the court poor box at the next sitting.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was found under the influence of alcohol while persistently shouting in the middle of a Longford housing estate. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe behaviour took place at Ard Alainn, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of being found drunk in public. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was before the District Court at its sitting the previous week. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to October 3. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said the court was open to sparing him a criminal conviction if he paid €350 to the court poor box on the next occasion. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe said he was very ashamed and embarrassed by his actions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the accused was more than cordial when off alcohol. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a father of one and is committed to steering clear of alcohol. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jun2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man found shouting in Longford estate left ‘ashamed’ by his behaviour, court is told

    Court report of a District Court sitting. Adds the accused's name and age, the charges, the mitigation given, and the adjournment to October 3 with the possibility of no conviction if €350 is paid.

    accused, Rama Briody, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rama Briody