Judge grants young Corkman 'cost-of-living discount' in fine for rolling a joint in city

Judge Roberts noted that the accused had been put on probation bonds and given fines in the past

Seán Dent  was seen rolling the joint but he put the contents into his pocket as the gardaí arrived. File picture: Getty

Budgetary concerns were a factor in the case of a young man being penalised for rolling a joint in Cork city.

Seán Dent who now lives in Dublin and was previously resident at The Gardens, Owenabue, Carrigaline, Cork, pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to a charge of having cannabis for his own use.