Ireland Man charged over €60 fuel theft in Edgeworthstown opts for Circuit Court
Martin Stokes, 31, of Mullingar, Westmeath, was charged with the theft of motor fuel valued at €60.31 from Kane's Garage on Longford Road, Edgeworthstown, County Longford, allegedly on 15 March 2022. He indicated a not guilty plea and elected to have the matter heard in the Circuit Court. He was represented by solicitor Frank Gearty. Judge Bernadette Owens remanded him on continuing bail to 23 June 2023 to allow time for the DPP to give consent to have the matter sent forward for trial.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Apr
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Martin Stokes, 31, of Mullingar, Westmeath, was charged with the theft of motor fuel from Kane's Garage, Longford Road, Edgeworthstown.
- Where
- The theft is alleged to have taken place at Kane's Garage on Longford Road, Edgeworthstown, County Longford.
- When
- The prosecution alleges the offence happened on 15 March 2022.
- Charges
- Stokes was charged with theft of goods valued at €60.31.
- In court
- Stokes indicated a not guilty plea and elected to have the matter heard in the Circuit Court.
- He was represented by solicitor Frank Gearty.
- Judge Bernadette Owens remanded Stokes on continuing bail to 23 June 2023 pending DPP consent to send the matter forward for trial.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMartin Stokes, 31, of Shell House, Grove House, Mullingar, Westmeath, faced charges of theft of goods valued at €60.31 from Kane's Garage, Longford Road, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatAccused of stealing motor fuel worth just over €60. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe theft is alleged to have taken place at Kane's Garage on Longford Road, Edgeworthstown. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe prosecution alleges the offences happened on 15 March 2022. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeCharged with theft of goods valued at €60.31. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtStokes indicated he would plead not guilty and elected to have the matter heard in the Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe was represented by solicitor Frank Gearty. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens remanded Stokes on continuing bail to 23 June to allow time for the DPP to give consent to have the matter sent forward for trial. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe accused elected to have the matter heard in the Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens remanded the defendant on continuing bail to June 23. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused is 31 and lives in Mullingar, Westmeath. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused indicated he will plead not guilty to the charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Apr2023Man in the Midlands charged with €60 fuel theft opts for Circuit Court hearing
Reports the accused's election for a Circuit Court hearing, a not-guilty plea indication, and the bail remand to June 23. This is a different incident from case 11651 (alcohol theft) and case 16498 (seatbelt offence), both involving the same named person.
accused, Martin Stokes, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Stokes - 12 Apr2023Westmeath man charged with Longford fuel theft opts for Circuit Court hearing
Adds Stokes's full address (Shell House, Grove House, Mullingar), his solicitor Frank Gearty, the presiding judge Bernadette Owens, his indication of a not guilty plea, and his remand on continuing bail to 23 June pending DPP consent.
accused, Martin Stokes, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Stokes