Offaly man with 52 previous convictions given suspended sentence for drugs possession

An Offaly man with 52 previous convictions was given suspended sentence for drugs possession at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court.

Todd Morrissey, 11 the Heritage, Main Street, Birr was convicted of being in possession of illegal drugs during a recent district court sitting. 

The offence  dates back to  April 20, 2022 and happened at Birr Garda Station. 

The court was told that Morrissey had 52  previous  convictions,  a number of  which were for  drugs  offences. 

The defending solicitor Donal Farrelly said his client is presently serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy.

“He is 35 years of age and was homeless for a period. His life has been very difficult for him since he lost his mother.” 

Judge Andrew Cody convicted and sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years.