Supt says 'no evidence man had knife for criminal intent'

A man found in possession of a knife in public was fined at Naas District Court today.

The accused pleaded guilty.

Evidence was given that the accused had 40 previous convictions, ranging from road traffic, criminal damage and possession of MDMA.

The court heard how the last time that he was in court dated back to November 16, 2006.

Defence Solictor, Conal Boyce, outlined how the accused is attending a Cuan Mhuire project and how the 32-year-old has 'copped on.'

Superintendent Martin Walker outlined how there was no evidence that the accused had the knife for 'criminal intent.'

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused got a €400 fine.