Search Results for 'Seamus Hughes'
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Judge concerned about defendants’ weight
Judge Seamus Hughes has taken the unprecedented step of commenting on the physical appearance of defendants, who he said could do with getting some exercise and losing weight.
Teens accused of €62k ‘ordered arson’ all refused jurisdiction
Three youths who allegedly tried to burn out a local businessman and his family in order to continue drug dealing in front of his premises were all told this week (April 23) that the accusations were so serious they could not be heard in the District Court.
Former Bower girl becomes State’s youngest judge
Athlone solicitor Gráinne O’Neill (42) has become the youngest judge in the State after her appointment to the District Court panel this week (April 16).
Late plea change gets checkpoint jumper extra year disqualification
A man who drove through a checkpoint set up specifically to apprehend him was disqualified from driving for three years this week (April 9).
Judge blames agencies for street fighter’s unemployment
A judge railed against State agencies set up to help find people employment during a case where the defendant complained against the difficulties of getting back into employment or training.
Judge unimpressed with criminal damage
Judge Seamus Hughes was so unimpressed with the criminal damage caused by a Mullingar man that he imposed a two month prison sentence.
