A Letterkenny man has admitted causing criminal damage to a woman\u2019s car.<\/p>\n
Paddy Sweeney pleaded guilty to the charge when he was formally arraigned at Letterkenny Circuit Court.<\/p>\n
Sweeney, a 28-year-old of Gort na Greine, Letterkenny, was charged that he did, without lawful excuse, cause damage to a Volkswagen Golf belonging to Gemma Penny, at Long Lane, Letterkenny, on March 7, 2024.<\/p>\n
The charge is contrary to section 2 (1) of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991.<\/p>\n
When the charge was put to Sweeney by the Court registrar, he replied only to say: \u201cGuilty\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ms Fiona Crawford BL, barrister for the State, said there is a co-accused in the matter who has previously entered a guilty plea.<\/p>\n
Mr Sean McGee BL, barrister for Sweeney, asked that sentencing be adjourned and sought that a probation and welfare report be prepared.<\/p>\n
Judge John Aylmer said that it would be in ease of the Probation Service if an assessment for suitability for community service was obtained, rather than a full report.<\/p>\n
The case was adjourned to allow that assessment be carried out and Sweeney was remanded on bail on the same terms and conditions.<\/p>\n
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