Mayglass man who cultivated cannabis plants has sentencing adjourned
A MAYGLASS man who pleaded guilty to the cultivation of cannabis plants had sentencing adjourned to allow for the preparation of a Probation and Welfare report.
Raymond Richardson, of Mayglass, Ballycogley, pleaded guilty to two drug-related offences when he appeared before Judge Martina Baxter at Wexford Circuit Criminal Court.
The 53-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to the possession of cannabis for sale or supply at Mayglass on December 8, 2015. He further pleaded guilty to the cultivation of cannabis plants.
Defence Counsel Philip Sheahan asked for sentencing to be adjourned. He also asked the court to direct the preparation of a Probation and Welfare report. He also said there is very little chance of re-offending.
Prosecuting Counsel Ms Sinead Gleeson said there was no objection to the application. She also said there was no objection to bail.
Judge Baxter adjourned sentencing to January 30 next.