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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6372Breach of the Sex Offenders Act (failure to notify whereabouts) · Co. Dublin

Man jailed for failing to notify gardaí of whereabouts under Sex Offenders Act

David Archer, 60, was given a three-month prison sentence at Cloverhill District Court for failing to notify gardaí of his whereabouts after moving to Ireland from the UK. The sentence was backdated to February 13, when he first went into custody on remand.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Mar
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Key facts

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  • whatA man was given a three-month prison sentence for failing to inform gardai of his whereabouts after moving to Ireland from the UK. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereArcher had used a hotel and a B&B in Dublin before gardai picked him up. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenArcher showed up in Dublin after his release from a UK prison in March 2023, having served six of a 13-year sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationArcher was found on January 31 with a UK passport and driving licence in the name of an alias. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeArcher was refused bail after facing three charges for breaking the terms of the Sex Offenders Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe sentence was imposed by Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe three-month sentence was backdated to February 13, when Archer first went into custody on remand. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherArcher was required to notify gardai of his whereabouts every three days. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherArcher withdrew €8,250 from his bank account, and his solicitor said his earnings came from work. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Sex trafficker turned artist jailed for failing to notify gardai of whereabouts

    First report on this case. Covers the sentencing of David Archer, his release from a UK prison, his remand and bail hearings, and his solicitor's response.

    convicted, David Archer, 60, namedDavid Archer