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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16986Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Kildare

Probation report ordered for Ballysax man who admitted cocaine possession for sale

Paul Dempsey, a 29-year-old man from Ballysax, Kildare, admitted to gardaí that he possessed cocaine worth €4,760 for sale and supply, and he also had €1,000 in cash. The court was told the cocaine was found in Ballysax the previous year, with no exact date given. On Thursday, June 6, Naas District Court Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered a probation report, and Dempsey was remanded on continuing bail until November 7 for the report and sentencing. The latest development is that sentencing was adjourned to November 7.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Paul Dempsey, 29, admitted to gardaí possessing cocaine worth €4,760 for sale and supply.
Where
The cocaine was found in Ballysax, Kildare.
When
The court was told the cocaine was found the previous year, with no exact date given.
Charges
The offence is possession of cocaine for sale or supply.
Investigation
Dempsey admitted the possession to gardaí, as stated by his defending barrister, Aisling Murphy.
Other details
  • Dempsey was also in possession of €1,000 in cash.
  • Dempsey had no previous convictions at the time, but has since received three convictions for road traffic offences.
In court
  • On Thursday, June 6, Naas District Court Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered a probation report on Dempsey.
  • Dempsey was remanded on continuing bail for the probation report and sentencing.
Sentence
Sentencing was adjourned to November 7.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe cocaine was found in Ballysax. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe judge made the decision on Thursday, June 6. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeDempsey admitted to gardaí possessing cocaine worth €4,760 for sale and supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe Naas District Court judge ordered a probation report on the Ballysax man. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDempsey was remanded on continuing bail until November 7 for the probation report and sentencing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDempsey was also in possession of €1,000 in cash. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDempsey has no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDempsey has since received three convictions for road traffic offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jun2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: Probation report due for Ballysax man who admitted having cocaine for sale and supply

    Court sought a probation report and adjourned sentencing to November 7. The court was told the cocaine was found in Ballysax the previous year, with no exact date given.

    accused, Paul Dempsey, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Dempsey