Woman sent forward for trial on drug-related offences
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A WOMAN was sent forward for trial to the 17 February sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court on drug- related offences.
Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on Genna Bennett, Beech Drive, The Friary, Castledermot, Co Kildare when she appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week. The 31-year-old is charged with possessing cannabis for her own use and with possessing cannabis for sale or for supply on 8 July at Debbicot, Mountmellick. She is also charged with possessing a controlled drug with a market value of €13,000 or more for the purpose of sale or supply and with laundering €1,760 in cash on the same occasion.
In sending Ms Bennett forward for trial, Judge Susan Fay issued her with a warning that she must notify gardaí in writing within 14 days if she wished to rely on an alibi in her defence.
Judge Fay approved free legal aid and assigned a solicitor and two counsel to the case.
