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Case No. 17717Deception (unauthorised use of a Revolut card) · Co. Louth · 1 May 2023

Man given suspended sentence for unauthorised use of Revolut card in Dundalk

Charlie McDowell, a 32-year-old man, was charged with seven deception offences after the unauthorised use of a Revolut card in a series of transactions at the Northend Bar on Bridge Street and a local Londis store in Dundalk on 1 May 2023. The total amount involved was €67. He admitted the offences and was given a four-month sentence suspended in full on a 12-month good behaviour bond at the local district court. The latest development is that the sentence was reported on 2 April 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The man admitted unauthorised use of a Revolut card in a series of transactions.
Where
The transactions took place at the Northend Bar on Bridge Street and a local Londis store in Dundalk.
When
The offences were committed on 1 May 2023.
Charges
Charlie McDowell was charged with seven deception offences as part of the garda investigation.
In court
The case was heard at the local district court, where Judge Eirinn McKiernan presided.
Sentence
Judge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a four-month sentence, suspended in full on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
Other details
  • The amount involved totalled €67.
  • The suspect is a 32-year-old man named Charlie McDowell, and he has 56 previous convictions.
  • The defence solicitor told the court that the client has a history of alcohol dependence.
  • The report of the sentence was first published on 2 April 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe admitted unauthorised use of a Revolut card in a series of transactions in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe offences were committed at the Northend Bar on Bridge Street and a local Londis store. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe offences were committed on 1 May 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeCharlie McDowell was charged with seven deception offences as part of the garda investigation. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the local district court, where Judge Eirinn McKiernan presided. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a four-month sentence, suspended in full on a 12-month good behaviour bond. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe amount involved totalled €67. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man has 56 previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor told the court the client has a history of alcohol dependence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Apr2024
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Unauthorised use of Revolut card

    First report of this case. It gives the sentence, the two locations, the amount involved, the defendant's previous convictions and the defence's account of his alcohol dependence.

    convicted, Charlie McDowell, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charlie McDowell