Search Results for 'Sean Acton'
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Keep out of this neck of the woods – Judge
A JUDGE told a defendant who pledged to live in Waterford with his father, that he had to understand that one of the conditions on which she was suspending his prison sentence was that he “keep out of this neck of the woods.”
‘Bully’ warned to stay away from Community Warden
A MAN described by a Judge as a bully for abusing and threatening a Council Community Warden was given a five-month prison sentence, suspended for two years on strict behavioural conditions, when his case came before Judge Vincent Deane at a special sitting of Tuam District Court.
Second road ban for motorist who drove while disqualified
A man who was put off the road for driving without insurance was caught driving once again by Gardaí only five months later, Judge James Faughnan observed when the second case came before him at Tuam District Court.
Detective got strong smell of cannabis from man in court on possession charge
A man was warned when he came before Galway Court on a cannabis possession charge, that getting the benefit of the Probation Act meant he was now “on the radar” and if he reoffended, there would be much more serious consequences for him.
End of the relationship has dire consequences for two young men
The breakup of a relationship had serious consequences for the two young students involved. One ended up before Galway District Court charged with harassment of his former partner while the other was severely traumatised by the harassment inflicted on him.
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.
