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Case No. 29534Public order · Co. Laois · 14 Jul 2021

Man adjourned at Portlaoise court over public order offence in Monasterevin

Pawel Konarzewski, a 44-year-old Polish man, was charged with a public order offence after an argument with his wife on the forecourt of Fitzpatrick's, Dublin Road, Monasterevin, on 14 July 2021. Gardaí found him unsteady on his feet and walking in and out of traffic, and he was arrested after failing to leave the scene. At Portlaoise District Court on 21 October 2021, the case was adjourned to allow him to bring €200, and Judge Catherine Staines warned him of prison if he reoffends on public order charges. Defence counsel sought Probation Service assistance to help him deal with his alcohol issue.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí received a report of a couple arguing on the forecourt of Fitzpatrick's, Dublin Road, Monasterevin.
  • When gardaí arrived, the defendant was unsteady on his feet and walking in and out of traffic.
  • The defendant was arrested after he failed to leave the scene.
When
The incident occurred on 14 July 2021.
Where
Fitzpatrick's, Dublin Road, Monasterevin, County Laois.
Charges
The defendant was charged with a public order offence.
In court
  • At Portlaoise District Court on 21 October 2021, the case was adjourned to allow the defendant to bring €200.
  • Judge Catherine Staines warned the defendant that if he reoffends on public order charges he will go to prison.
Other details
  • The defendant had four previous convictions, including previous public order offences.
  • The defendant is a Polish national who has been living in Ireland for 17 years.
  • Defence counsel requested Probation Service assistance to help the defendant deal with his alcohol issue.
  • The defendant said both he and his wife have difficulties with alcohol and they want to go to therapy.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí received a report of a couple arguing on the forecourt of the premises. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatWhen gardaí arrived, the defendant was unsteady on his feet and walking in and out of traffic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was arrested after he failed to leave the scene. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Staines said the defendant could find support services without going through the probation service. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to allow the defendant time to bring €200 to court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge warned the defendant that if he comes back before the court on public order charges he will go to prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had four previous convictions, including previous public order offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is a Polish national who has been living in Ireland for 17 years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has one adult son. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel requested assistance from the Probation Service to help the defendant deal with his alcohol issue. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant said both he and his wife have difficulties with alcohol and they want to go to therapy. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2021
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Husband wife dispute ends up in Laois court

    First court appearance at Portlaoise District Court; case adjourned for defendant to bring €200; judge warned of prison on reoffending; defence sought Probation Service help for alcohol issue.

    suspect, Pawel Konarzewski, 44, male, Polish, named, non-irishPawel Konarzewskivictim, female