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Case No. 20244Possession of cannabis · Co. Laois · 29 Aug 2022

Man fined €100 for having €10 of cannabis in Portlaoise

Liam Gavin, a 29-year-old man, was stopped by gardaí while cycling on Borris Road in Portlaoise on 29 August 2022 and found with €10 worth of cannabis. He admitted possessing the drugs at Portlaoise District Court, where gardaí said he has 22 previous convictions, including three for drugs, and his solicitor said he had not used cannabis for several months. The case was first reported in July 2023, when Judge Andrew Cody fined him €100 and gave him three months to pay.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Liam Gavin, 29, was convicted of possessing cannabis worth €10.
Where
The possession took place on Borris Road, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The possession occurred on 29 August 2022.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped him while he was cycling on Borris Road and found the cannabis.
Charges
He admitted possessing the drugs.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant Michael Tarpey told Portlaoise District Court that he has 22 previous convictions, including three for drugs.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said he had not used cannabis for a number of months and asked the judge to take his early plea into account.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody fined him €100 and gave him three months to pay.
Other details
The archive lists the article date as 21 July 2023, but the article text gives the publication date as 23 July 2023.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was convicted of having €10 worth of cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis possession took place at Borris Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe possession occurred on 29 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped him while he was cycling on the Borris Road and found the cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted possessing the drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí said he has 22 previous convictions, including three for drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said he had not used cannabis for a number of months and asked the judge to take his early plea into account. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined him €100 and gave him three months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jul2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Convicted of having €10 of cannabis in Portlaoise

    First report of the case: the conviction, the €100 fine and three months to pay, plus the garda account of the stop and the defendant's previous convictions and solicitor's submission.

    convicted, Liam Gavin, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Gavin