Renowned lawyer Cahir O'Higgins sentenced to 27 months for stealing from a client and obstructing justice.
Top criminal defense lawyer Cahir O'Higgins was sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing €400 from a client and attempting to pervert the course of justice. O'Higgins was convicted of one count of theft and four counts of interfering with the legal process. He was already serving a 16-month sentence for harassment and assault, and these sentences will run concurrently. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offenses, especially given O'Higgins' profession. He is expected to be released in September 2025 with good behavior.
November 25, 2024
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