Case No. 2935Possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine for sale or supply, dangerous driving (four counts), drink driving, driving without licence, driving without insurance, possession of street tablets · Co. Dublin · 6 Jan 2023

Sentence suspended on appeal for cocaine and dangerous driving in Dublin

Anthony Stokes, a 36-year-old former Republic of Ireland footballer, was arrested in Dublin on 6 January 2023 after a high-speed pursuit in which he reached 160 km/h and was found with cocaine worth €3,700 hidden in a sock in his car. He was charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply, four counts of dangerous driving, drink driving, and driving without a licence or insurance. After the cocaine charges were struck out in January 2024 due to analysis delays and he was recharged in July, Stokes pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court in September 2024 and was sentenced to 15 months in prison on 8 October. On 14 November 2024, Judge Jonathan Dunphy suspended the sentence in full on appeal, imposing probation and 240 hours of community service while retaining the five-year driving ban.

  1. Reported21 Sep
  2. Arrested21 Sep
  3. Charged19 Jul
    2 reports
  4. In court14 Dec
    7 reports
  5. Convicted20 Sep
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced8 Oct
    5 reports
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Anthony Stokes, a 36-year-old former Republic of Ireland footballer, was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in Dublin in which he was found with cocaine worth €3,700 (previously stated as €4,500) hidden in a sock in his car.
Where
The pursuit began on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20am and ended when Stokes abandoned the car at the closed gates of Phoenix Park.
When
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on 6 January 2023.
Cause
Stokes was over the legal alcohol limit and reached speeds of 160 km/h, nearly colliding with another motorist during the approximately 10-minute chase.
Investigation
Stokes abandoned the vehicle and was caught after a short foot pursuit; his DNA was found on the sock containing the cocaine.
Charges
Stokes was charged with unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for sale or supply, four counts of dangerous driving, drink driving, driving without a licence or insurance, and possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely.
In court
  • The cocaine charges were struck out at Dublin District Court in January 2024 due to delays in obtaining a forensic certificate of analysis, with liberty to re-enter the proceedings.
  • Stokes pleaded guilty to all charges at Dublin District Court on 20 September 2024.
Sentence
  • Judge Gráinne Malone sentenced Stokes to 15 months in prison and a five-year driving ban on 8 October 2024, refusing to suspend any of the term.
  • On 14 November 2024, Judge Jonathan Dunphy suspended the sentence in full on appeal, imposing probation supervision and 240 hours of community service while retaining the driving disqualification.
Other details
  • Stokes had one prior conviction in 2013 for assault causing harm and a conviction from Scotland for a minor road traffic offence.
  • A second male is also before the courts in relation to the drug seizure.
169 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe suspected value of the alleged seizure was €4,500. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCocaine possession and dealing charges against Anthony Stokes were struck out because of delays in analysis of a suspected drug seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAnthony Stokes has been recharged over a suspected drug seizure in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnthony Stokes was caught with almost €4,000 worth of cocaine in his car after a high-speed pursuit in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatStokes reached 160 km/h and nearly collided with another motorist. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCocaine worth €3,700 was found in a sock in the car. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA urine sample showed 59mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine, over the limit. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatStokes was caught with cocaine worth almost €4,000 in his car after a high-speed pursuit in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whatAnthony Stokes was caught with almost €4,000 worth of cocaine in his car after leading gardaí on a high-speed pursuit in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car reached speeds of 160km/h at times during the chase, which lasted about 10 minutes. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA former Republic of Ireland star was caught with cocaine. (extra.ie)
  • whatA former Ireland star was caught with almost €4,000 of cocaine. (extra.ie)
  • whatStokes was driving at speeds of up to 160 km/h and nearly collided with another motorist. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnthony Stokes was caught with cocaine. (extra.ie)
  • whatAnthony Stokes was given a 15-month prison sentence over a cocaine seizure and a high-speed car chase in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatStokes reached a speed of 160km/h at some stages during the pursuit. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe case involves a drug seizure. (extra.ie)
  • whatThe case involves a high-speed car chase. (extra.ie)
  • whatStokes drove at 160 km/h and nearly collided with another motorist during the chase. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatStokes drove at an estimated 160km/h and nearly collided with another motorist (irishtimes.com)
  • whatStokes was over the legal alcohol limit at the time (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí recovered €3,700 worth of cocaine from a 2014-registered Volkswagen Golf (irishtimes.com)
  • whereStokes was brought to Crumlin station. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereGardaí arrested Stokes following alleged driving incidents in Dublin and took him to Crumlin station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe seizure was in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe suspected drug seizure was in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereStokes was driving on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20am when gardaí signalled him to stop. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe car was seen speeding on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20am. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereStokes stopped at the closed gates of Phoenix Park before abandoning the vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereStokes was seen speeding on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20 am. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested Stokes on 6 January after alleged driving incidents in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested Anthony Stokes on January 6. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested Anthony Stokes on 6 January 2023. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • whenGardaí arrested Stokes on 6 January 2023. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after midnight on 6 January 2023. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe pursuit happened shortly after midnight on 6 January 2023. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after midnight on January 6th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe driving offences happened shortly after midnight on January 6th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences occurred shortly after midnight on 6 January 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly after midnight on 6 January 2023 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe street tablets were found 10 days after the traffic pursuit (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe arrest followed alleged driving incidents in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe judge heard that Stokes's drink problems developed into cocaine addiction when his football career ended. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe cocaine was found after a high-speed chase. (extra.ie)
  • causeStokes was over the alcohol limit and drove at 160 km/h, nearly colliding with another motorist. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were still awaiting directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe case was awaiting a forensic certificate of analysis. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe investigating garda made numerous attempts to contact Forensic Science Ireland, but no certificate was available. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationStokes was arrested following alleged driving incidents and taken to Crumlin station. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAnalysis put the alleged seizure value at around €3,000, below the €4,500 previously heard in court. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found in wraps inside a sock in the car's air vent. (rte.ie)
  • investigationStokes's DNA was found on the sock. (rte.ie)
  • investigationStokes abandoned the car and was caught after a short foot pursuit. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found in wraps inside a sock in the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe person was caught after a high-speed chase by gardaí. (extra.ie)
  • investigationA garda estimated Stokes reached 160 km/h at times and around 140 km/h through Ballyfermot village. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationStokes abandoned the car but was caught following a short foot pursuit. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationStokes failed a recent drug test. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found in wraps inside a sock in the car's air vent on the driver's side. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationStokes was found to have failed a recent drug test. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA garda said he saw Stokes speeding on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20am. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationStokes was caught after a short foot pursuit. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found in a sock in the air vent on the driver’s side of the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationStokes’ DNA was found on the sock. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationStokes abandoned the vehicle and was caught after a short foot pursuit. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found hidden in a sock in the car's air vent. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes was charged with offences under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for the purpose of sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes faces four counts of dangerous driving, including speed. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance on the same date. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeAnthony Stokes was charged with offences under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and of having it for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes faces four counts of dangerous driving. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of failing to produce a licence and insurance at a garda station within ten days. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes was accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for sale or supply. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes faces four counts of dangerous driving, including speed, at locations in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, on the same date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeStokes faces four counts of dangerous driving at locations in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes is also accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes has been recharged with drug offences. (rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes was originally charged under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts. (rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for sale or supply. (rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of four counts of dangerous driving. (rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes is accused of driving without a licence or motor insurance and failing to produce them at a garda station within ten days. (rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes was charged under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes was accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and of having it for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes faced four counts of dangerous driving, including speed, at several Dublin locations. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to unlawful possession of cocaine and having the drug for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie, rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes admitted driving over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving. (thejournal.ie, rte.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to not producing a driving licence and not having motor insurance. (thejournal.ie, rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine, which was hidden in a sock. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving. (irishtimes.com, thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to unlawful possession of cocaine worth €3,700 and to having it for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine hidden in a sock and to having the drug for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes admitted four counts of dangerous driving during the pursuit from the Naas Road to the Phoenix Park. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes admitted not producing a driving licence and not having motor insurance. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes entered an additional guilty plea to possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to possessing almost €4,000 of cocaine for sale and supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to four counts of dangerous driving during a pursuit. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes admitted not having a driving licence and not having motor insurance. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to possessing 86 illegal tablets in Cabinteely about 10 days after the traffic pursuit. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine and having the drug for sale or supply. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving during the pursuit. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes also pleaded guilty to possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine hidden in a sock and having the drug for sale or supply (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving during the pursuit from Naas Road to Phoenix Park (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes admitted possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely, south Co Dublin (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case had been adjourned for directions from the DPP. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paula Murphy heard that the directions were still unavailable. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe defence asked the judge to mark the case peremptory against the State. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case for six weeks, with directions to be ready for 25 January. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtStokes did not address the court and has not indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtStokes was remanded on continuing bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDublin District Court heard that the suspected value of the alleged seizure was €4,500. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for six weeks, with directions to be ready when it continues on January 25. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtStokes appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court on a Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Murphy struck out the drug charges, saying there was no point in keeping them live until the certificate was available. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGardaí were granted liberty to re-enter the matter when the drug analysis is available. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe remaining motoring charges were adjourned until a March hearing date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA judge struck out the cocaine possession and dealing charges against Stokes. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe charges were struck out due to delays analysing a suspected €4,500 drug seizure. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Paula Murphy said there was no point in keeping the case live. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí were granted liberty to re-enter the proceedings when the drug analysis is completed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case against Stokes on the driving charges will proceed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Murphy adjourned the motoring charges until a date in March. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe drug charges were struck out in January on the application of the defence solicitor. (rte.ie)
  • courtStokes was granted an adjournment until September to enter a plea and for his trial venue to be considered. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe drug charges were struck out in January on the defence solicitor's application. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe strike-out was due to delays in obtaining directions from the DPP and a forensic certificate of analysis. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case stays in the District Court if Stokes pleads guilty, or goes to the Circuit Court if he contests it. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned sentencing for a treatment report to confirm Stokes is off drugs. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned until 1 October for drug test results. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Grainne Malone adjourned sentencing for a treatment report to confirm Stokes was off drugs. (rte.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned until 1 October for the results of his drug tests. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Grainne Malone adjourned sentencing for a treatment report to confirm Stokes is off drugs. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Grainne Malone adjourned sentencing on 20 September 2024 for a treatment report to confirm Stokes was off drugs. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtWhen the case resumed, the judge noted his urine sample results were not ready and told Stokes to return to court on 8 October for sentencing. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe court heard Stokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction, in 2013, for assault causing harm. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtStokes must wait to learn his fate. (extra.ie)
  • courtJudge Gráinne Malone sentenced Stokes at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said Stokes could have faced up to two years in prison, but gave him credit for his guilty pleas. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe appeal was heard by Judge Jonathan Dunphy (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned until October 1st for the results of his drug tests. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed sentences totalling one year and three months and refused to suspend any of it. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceStokes was given a five-year driving ban. (thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceStokes lodged €1,000 and was released on appeal bail after the sentence was imposed. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceStokes was jailed for 15 months. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge refused to suspend any of the sentence. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceStokes lodged €1,000 and was released on bail pending an appeal. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceAnthony Stokes has been jailed. (extra.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed sentences totalling one year and three months. (dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceStokes originally received a 15-month sentence with a five-year road ban at Dublin District Court on 8 October (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe prison term was suspended entirely, with probation supervision and 240 hours of community service imposed (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe driving disqualification was left in place (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStokes has not indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherStokes did not address the court and had not entered a plea to the cocaine allegations. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe alleged seizure value was previously put at €4,500 and is now put at around €3,000. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherStokes had one prior conviction in 2013 for assault causing harm. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherStokes's solicitor said he was now clean and sober. (rte.ie)
  • otherStokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction, from 2013, for assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHis defence solicitor said he was now clean and sober and had linked in with an addiction service. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherStokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction, for assault causing harm in 2013. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA second male is also before the courts in relation to the drug seizure. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherAt the original sentence hearing Stokes still tested positive for drugs, but on appeal a clean urine analysis was shown (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction for assault causing harm in 2013 resulting in a suspended sentence and compensation order (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStokes also had a conviction from Scotland for a minor road traffic offence (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Nov2024
    Former Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes avoids jail over cocaine seizure and car chase appeal

    Appeal hearing on 14 November 2024 where the original 15-month sentence was suspended in full and replaced with probation and 240 hours of community service; driving disqualification retained.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  2. 12 Oct2024
    Elvis impersonator assaulted by Anthony Stokes speaks out about jail sentence

    First report in the existing case list of Anthony Stokes's sentencing. The article also quotes Anthony Bradley, a 2013 assault victim of Stokes, on his reaction to the sentence; that earlier assault is not part of this case.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  3. 8 Oct2024
    Ex-footballer Anthony Stokes jailed over drug seizure and high-speed car chase

    Only the headline is usable; the body is a broken HTML/JavaScript template. It reports that Stokes was jailed, which matches the existing case on the cocaine seizure and Dublin car chase, and gives the sentencing outcome.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  4. 8 Oct2024
    Former footballer Anthony Stokes sentenced to 15 months over €4,000 cocaine seizure

    Reports the sentencing of Anthony Stokes at Dublin District Court, including the cocaine possession, dangerous driving pursuit, a guilty plea to possessing 86 tablets in Cabinteely, and a five-year driving ban.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  5. 8 Oct2024
    Ex-Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes given 15-month sentence over cocaine seizure and car chase

    Reports the 8 October 2024 sentencing: 15 months in prison, a five-year driving ban, and release on €1,000 appeal bail. It also gives the court's reasoning, the cocaine seizure details and the prior conviction.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  6. 2 Oct2024
    Former Ireland football star Anthony Stokes must wait to learn fate after being caught with cocaine

    Headline only; the article body is missing. It says Stokes must wait to learn his fate after being caught with cocaine, which indicates the case is still pending.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  7. 1 Oct2024
    Sentencing of former Republic of Ireland footballer delayed pending drug test result

    Sentencing, adjourned from 20 September 2024, was postponed again pending urine test results, with a new sentencing date of 8 October 2024. The article reports no sentence.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  8. 21 Sep2024
    Ex-Ireland star caught with almost €4k of cocaine after high-speed chase

    Only the headline is available. The article body is missing, so the location, date, charges and the person's name are not given. The Republic of Ireland setting is assumed from the Irish outlet and is not stated in the text.

    suspect
  9. 21 Sep2024
    Former Republic of Ireland star caught with cocaine after high-speed gardaí chase

    The article text contains only search-template markup. The headline is the only usable content. No age, sex, name or location is given.

    suspect
  10. 20 Sep2024
    Former Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes caught with cocaine worth almost €4,000 in car after high-speed chase

    Court report of the guilty pleas and evidence, including the chase route, the speeds reached, the cocaine found in a sock and the adjournment of sentencing; no earlier coverage in the existing cases.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  11. 20 Sep2024
    Ex-footballer Stokes had cocaine worth almost €4k in car

    Reports Stokes's guilty pleas at Dublin District Court and that sentencing was adjourned to 1 October 2024. Gives the cocaine value as €3,700 and the drug-test and treatment-report adjournment.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  12. 20 Sep2024
    Former Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes pleads guilty to cocaine possession and drunk driving

    Reports Stokes's guilty pleas at Dublin District Court on 20 September 2024, the evidence of the pursuit and cocaine seizure, and that sentencing was adjourned until 1 October 2024.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  13. 19 Jul2024
    Former Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes recharged over suspected drug seizure last year

    Reports that Stokes has been recharged after the drug charges were struck out in January. Adds the DPP direction, the revised seizure value of around €3,000, and the adjournment to September for plea and trial venue.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  14. 19 Jul2024
    Anthony Stokes recharged over suspected drug seizure

    Reports that Stokes has been recharged after the drug charges were struck out in January. Gives the analysed seizure value as around €3,000, down from the €4,500 previously heard in court, and says the case was adjourned until September.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  15. 25 Jan2024
    Judge strikes out cocaine possession and dealing charges against Anthony Stokes due to delay

    Court appearance at Dublin District Court: cocaine charges struck out, gardaí may re-enter the proceedings once drug analysis is complete, and the motoring charges were adjourned to March.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  16. 25 Jan2024
    Judge dismisses Anthony Stokes cocaine charges because of drug testing delay

    Reports the Thursday court appearance at which the cocaine charges were struck out with liberty to re-enter once the certificate is available, and the motoring charges were adjourned to March. Gives the arrest date and the charges, which the article says were brought under the Misuse of Drugs and Road Traffic Acts.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  17. 14 Dec2023
    DPP decision needed in footballer Anthony Stokes cocaine and dangerous driving case

    Adds that gardaí were still awaiting DPP directions, the suspected seizure value of €4,500, the adjournment to January 25, the awaited forensic certificate, remand on continuing bail and that no plea has been indicated. The article gives the age as 35 and does not state the year of the arrest.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes
  18. 14 Dec2023
    DPP decision needed in Anthony Stokes cocaine and dangerous driving case

    Dublin District Court hearing on 14 December 2023. DPP directions still awaited; case adjourned for six weeks with directions to be ready for 25 January. Suspected seizure value given as €4,500. Stokes remanded on continuing bail and has not indicated a plea.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 35, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes