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For many people, receiving a jury summons in the post can come as a surprise. Some may feel curious, others apprehensive, and many will wonder what exactly is involved. Yet jury service is one of the most important civic responsibilities that any citizen can be asked to undertake. It is a cornerstone of Ireland’s justice system and a vital safeguard of individual rights.

A DEFENDANT who is accused of refusing to pay a taxi fare of €211.80 when he arrived at Milltown, was strongly advised to get legal representation as he was warned a criminal conviction, if found guilty, could have serious consequences for him.

“I hope you’re turning a corner, look after yourself,” a judge told a 50-year old man who appeared before her at Galway District Court on public order charges.

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“There is no doubt that people are our biggest resource in both crime prevention and crime detection, and this will always be the case. They are the ones travelling the highroads and byroads of the county every day. Gardai can not be everywhere, we rely on the public to be our eyes and ears. The more support we get from the public, the more crime will reduce.’’

A 49-year-old woman came before Castlebar District Court this week accused of making a hoax bomb warning about a device ‘primed and ready to go off’ at Downing Street around the time of Margaret Thatcher’s death in April 2013.

Lacken man Martin Earley has been acquitted of the murder of Sandra Collins, who went missing in Killala 14 years ago.

An Athlone man charged with false imprisonment has been remanded in custody pending trial at the Circuit Court.

A man charged with 173 rape and sexual assault offences against three Midland children was bailed at a special sitting of the District Court in Athlone this week (December 3) to appear again in the new year.

A woman and a juvenile have been charged with a burglary incident which left an elderly person in fear, the Galway District Court heard this week.