Search Results for 'Sean Acton'
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Last chance for first-time cocaine offender
“This is his first time in a court and no doubt it will be his last,” is how a defence solicitor summed up his client who appeared before Judge John King at Galway District Court on a charge of possessing cocaine.
Driver with joint almost collided with patrol car
A young man convicted of a drug offence in his absence may now have to explain his record if he intends remaining in Australia, where he now lives.
No roof and job in Tuam for homeless reoffender
An unfortunate bench warrant history prevented a homeless man from taking up accommodation and employment in Tuam, as a Judge decided at Galway District Court that the defendant before her would be accommodated elsewhere until Christmas at least.
Homeless man broke into house 'seeking shelter'
A homeless man who broke into an empty house on College Road in Galway because he had nowhere to sleep was sentenced to six months in prison when he appeared before Galway District Court this week.
Cannabis still illegal even if used for treating anxiety – Judge
A mother of three told Galway District Court that she smoked cannabis because she suffered from anxiety and didn’t seek treatment from her GP for it.
Break-up of romance led to continual and unwanted harassment
A lovelorn young man who took the break-up of a relationship very badly, went about attempting to reconcile with the object of his affection in entirely the wrong way.
Student found with Rag Week cocaine gets first offender chance
A Galway District Court Judge has said she would like to set up a system which would allow some of the contributions made to the Court’s poor box go towards assisting those with addiction issues.
Brothers had to be pepper sprayed when resisting arrest
One of two brothers involved in a Galway street fracas was ordered to pay compensation of €750 to a Garda sergeant he kicked out at when he was being detained. The September 15 sitting of Galway District Court was told Gardaí had to pepper spray both men when they resisted arrest.
Possession of screwdriver at centre of alleged offensive weapon charge
A man who it is alleged was in possession of an offensive weapon during an altercation in a city Chinese restaurant was granted bail, despite strenuous objections from Gardaí when he appeared before Galway District Court.
Minute’s silence observed at Galway Court to mark passing of two popular Gardaí
A minute's silence was observed at Galway District Court on Monday (September 1) as a mark of respect to two popular and respected members of An Garda Síochána, both based at Millstreet Garda Station, who passed away within a month of each other.
