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Case No. 23752Possession of cocaine · Co. Laois · 1 Nov 2022

Paula Kelly given probation act for cocaine possession in Portlaoise

Paula Kelly, 38, of Portlaoise, was given the probation act at Portlaoise District Court after admitting to having cocaine valued at €320 at Colliers Court on 1 November 2022. Judge Michelle Finan applied the probation act on condition she donate €200 to St Vincent de Paul.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Dec
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant is Paula Kelly, 38, of 19 Colliers Court, Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatShe admitted having cocaine valued at €320 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe cocaine was found at Colliers Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine was found on 1 November 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Michelle Finan applied the probation act (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe donation was made during the sitting of Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge warned the defendant to be careful in future (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe condition was to donate €200 to St Vincent de Paul (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant cooperated fully with the investigation (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2022
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman avoids conviction for cocaine in Portlaoise

    Paula Kelly, 38, was given the probation act at Portlaoise District Court for possessing cocaine valued at €320. Judge Michelle Finan required a €200 donation to St Vincent de Paul as a condition, and Sgt JJ Kirby noted she had no previous convictions and cooperated fully.

    accused, Paula Kelly, 38, female, named, irish (judged from name)Paula Kelly