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21/11/2012
Deception Judge Could Face Up To 5-Years In Jail
Following the Judge Brian Curtin controversy, the first judge in the history of the State convicted of a serious crime faces the threat of impeachment under new laws.
Heather Perrin could spend up to five years in prison after being convicted of attempting to deceive an elderly friend and client out of half of his €1m estate.
The 60-year-old District Court judge, who was appointed to the bench in 2009, wept as her family and lawyers led her from the dock following the unanimous jury verdict.
The seven-day trial at Dublin's Circuit Criminal Court heard that how the former solicitor tricked her victim, octogenarian Thomas Davis.
Remanded on bail, Perrin was ordered to surrender her passport to Malahide garda station.
Justice Minister Alan Shatter said he would not comment on the unprecedented conviction until trial Judge Mary Ellen Ring passes sentence next Wednesday.
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Heather Perrin could spend up to five years in prison after being convicted of attempting to deceive an elderly friend and client out of half of his €1m estate.
The 60-year-old District Court judge, who was appointed to the bench in 2009, wept as her family and lawyers led her from the dock following the unanimous jury verdict.
The seven-day trial at Dublin's Circuit Criminal Court heard that how the former solicitor tricked her victim, octogenarian Thomas Davis.
Remanded on bail, Perrin was ordered to surrender her passport to Malahide garda station.
Justice Minister Alan Shatter said he would not comment on the unprecedented conviction until trial Judge Mary Ellen Ring passes sentence next Wednesday.
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