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CHRISTMAS came early for one young Galway man who escaped a serious criminal conviction despite being found with substantial amounts of cocaine in his possession and facing a charge of having the drug for sale or supply.

A young man who, it is alleged, was found with cannabis to the value of €4,460 by gardaí must provide a statement of means detailing his income before he will be considered for free legal aid.

A plumber, described in court as a hard-working young man who is “doing well and very busy,” pleaded through his solicitor to be given a chance, as a criminal conviction for cannabis possession would have serious consequences for him if he wanted to travel.

A Clare man with no work history was advised that if he acquired a job he might be better in a position to take himself and his family out of the homeless situation they found themselves in.

Because of buying and dealing in drugs, as we’ve seen this week, people are ending up dead in their homes. This was the reaction of a Judge at Galway District Court when a defendant with a previous conviction for drug dealing came before him on another drugs charge.

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.

A Galway boxing coach will have to wait and see how his conviction for a serious public order offence will impact on his licence to coach, Galway District Court heard this week.

A defendant described in court as “a very nice young girl” was given a chance when she appeared before Galway District Court charged with stealing candles to the value of €338 from Home Store & More.

A RAHOON man arrested on public order charges during Race Week was told by Judge John Brennan at Galway District Court that it was time he dealt with his alcohol issues and that Race Week was no excuse for public drunkenness.

A man with an address in Renmore was ordered to observe strict bail conditions as he awaits a hearing of alleged harassment charges, including staying away from College Road and having no contact with his alleged victims.