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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19553Possession of drugs · Co. Laois · 29 Jun 2020

Man fined for possessing cocaine and cannabis in Portlaoise

Dan Bruha, a 40-year-old Czech man, admitted having cocaine and cannabis at his home at 53 Triogue Manor, Portlaoise, on June 29, 2020. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the drugs had a combined value of €60 and that Bruha had 11 previous convictions. His solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, said Bruha had addiction difficulties at the time, is doing well now and works locally. The court outcome, reported on October 10, 2023, was that Judge Andrew Cody fined Bruha €200 for each possession charge and allowed him six months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
Dan Bruha, 40, admitted having cocaine and cannabis.
Where
The drugs were at his address at 53 Triogue Manor, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The possession was on June 29, 2020.
Other details
  • Bruha is a Czech man, as stated in the case facts and by his solicitor.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the drugs had a combined value of €60.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said Bruha had 11 previous convictions.
  • Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said Bruha had addiction difficulties at the time and is doing well now.
  • Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said Bruha works locally.
Charges
Bruha was dealt with on possession charges.
In court
Judge Andrew Cody presided, and the outcome was reported on October 10, 2023.
Sentence
  • Judge Andrew Cody fined Bruha €200 for each possession charge.
  • Bruha was allowed six months to pay the fine.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man admitted having cocaine and cannabis in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe drugs had a combined value of €60. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were at his address at 53 Triogue Manor, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenHe admitted having the drugs at his address on June 29, 2020. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined him €200 for each possession charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was allowed six months to pay the fine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 11 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had addiction difficulties at the time and is doing well now. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he works locally. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Oct2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man caught with cocaine and cannabis in Portlaoise was ‘struggling’

    Reports the court outcome: admission of possession, a combined drugs value of €60, a €200 fine per charge with six months to pay, and the defendant's background details.

    convicted, Dan Bruha, 40, male, Czech, named, non-irishDan Bruha