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Case No. 21083Public order offence (intoxication in courthouse precincts; threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour) · Co. Tipperary

Pre-sentencing report ordered for Tipperary man intoxicated at Nenagh courthouse

Martin Hogan, a 44-year-old man from Nenagh, County Tipperary, was highly intoxicated in the precincts of Nenagh courthouse, where a garda said he was seen falling against a wall. He pleaded to the courthouse offence on March 10, 2023, and also pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour at Dromin Road, Nenagh, on July 2, 2022, an incident in which gardaí had been called to a disturbance outside his mother's home. Nenagh District Court ordered a pre-sentencing probation report, which is due for July 14, and he has 13 previous convictions. He could face an 18-month sentence if the cases go back to the circuit court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Martin Hogan, a 44-year-old man, was highly intoxicated in the precincts of Nenagh courthouse, a public order offence.
Where
The courthouse offence took place in the precincts of Nenagh courthouse, County Tipperary.
Investigation
Garda Tina O'Neill told the court that Mr Hogan had been seen falling against a wall in the courthouse precincts.
When
  • Mr Hogan pleaded to the courthouse offence on March 10, 2023.
  • The threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour happened at Dromin Road, Nenagh, on July 2, 2022.
Charges
Mr Hogan pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.
Cause
Gardaí were called to a disturbance outside Mr Hogan's mother's home, where he was found to be intoxicated.
Other details
  • Mr Hogan began calling the gardaí derogatory names.
  • The defence said Mr Hogan has difficulties with alcohol, is engaging with social services and attends weekly AA meetings.
In court
  • Nenagh District Court, before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath, ordered a pre-sentencing probation report.
  • The pre-sentencing report was ordered for July 14.
  • Mr Hogan has 13 previous convictions.
Sentence
Mr Hogan could face an 18-month sentence if the cases go back to the circuit court.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereMr Hogan was highly intoxicated in the precincts of the courthouse. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe threatening behaviour happened on July 2, 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeGardaí were called to a disturbance outside Mr Hogan's mother's home. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeMr Hogan pleaded to the courthouse offence on March 10, 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeMr Hogan also pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtNenagh District Court ordered a pre-sentencing probation report. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe pre-sentencing report was ordered for July 14. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtMr Hogan has 13 previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceMr Hogan could face an 18-month sentence if the cases go back to the circuit court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherMr Hogan began calling the gardaí derogatory names. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Mr Hogan has difficulties with alcohol and is engaging with social services and attending weekly AA meetings. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2023
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Pre-sentencing report sought on Tipperary man intoxicated in precincts of courthouse

    Reports the guilty pleas, the ordered pre-sentencing probation report for July 14, the 13 previous convictions, and the possible 18-month sentence at circuit court. Gives the July 2, 2022 Dromin Road incident.

    convicted, Martin Hogan, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Hogan