A 16-year-old boy, who was allegedly found with more than €11,000 worth of heroin and drug dealing paraphernalia his bedroom, has been served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial before a judge and jury.
The boy had been charged at the Children's Court with possessing heroin for sale or supply at his south Dublin home, on a date in December, 2008. He was aged 14 at the time.
However, it had been held that the teenager's case was too serious to be kept in the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and should be sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has wider sentencing powers.
The boy, who is on bail, was served with a book of evidence and notified by Judge Patrick Clyne that if he intended to rely on an alibi as part of his defence, he must notify the prosecution within 14 days.
Accompanied to his case by his mother and an older sibling, the teen replied “yes” when asked if he understood.
Judge Clyne granted legal aid and made an order sending the boy forward for trial at the next term of the Circuit Court.
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Source: Irish Examiner 04/08/2010
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