Ireland Man offered chance to avoid conviction over cannabis possession at Longford District Court
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, officers at Breadens Lane, Longford, searched two of three males they had seen acting suspiciously, and Fionn Harbourne (19), of Moydow, Longford, was found with cannabis valued at around €100. He was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and appeared before Longford District Court, where he was told he could avoid a conviction. The court report, published on July 30, 2024 and updated on August 2, 2024, says he can avoid conviction by paying €350 to the court poor box by November 19, otherwise he will be fined €300.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court2 Aug
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 19-year-old man, Fionn Harbourne, was found in possession of cannabis.
- Where
- The offence is alleged to have happened at Breadens Lane, Longford.
- When
- The offence is alleged to have happened on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
- Investigation
- Officers saw three males acting suspiciously in the Breadens Lane area, and two of them were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- He was found to be in possession of the drugs and admitted ownership.
- Analysis of the seized substance tested positive for cannabis.
- Charges
- He faced a charge of unlawful possession of cannabis.
- In court
- He appeared before Longford District Court, where Sergeant Mark Mahon told Judge Bernadette Owens the cannabis was worth around €100.
- Sentence
- He can avoid a conviction by paying €350 to the court poor box by November 19; otherwise he will be fined €300.
- Other details
- He had no previous convictions.
- His solicitor said he had cooperated fully and had not come to the attention of gardaí since.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA young man was found in possession of cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe offence is alleged to have happened at Breadens Lane, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationOfficers saw three males acting suspiciously in the Breadens Lane area, and two of them were searched under the misuse of drugs act. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationHe was found to be in possession of the drugs and admitted ownership. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationAnalysis of the seized substance tested positive for cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe faced a charge of unlawful possession of cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe can avoid a conviction by paying €350 to the court poor box by November 19; otherwise he will be fined €300. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe value of the cannabis was around €100. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he had cooperated fully and had not come to the attention of gardaí since. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Aug2024Longford District Court: Opportunity to avoid conviction
Court report of a 2023 cannabis possession charge. The article reports a conditional option to avoid conviction, not a final outcome. The article does not give a Garda press-release date for the arrest.
accused, Fionn Harbourne, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Fionn Harbourne