Criminal defence Solicitor convicted of theft from client-the remarkable story of Cahir O'Higgins

[@Prometheus_43]

Fascinating story Terry, thanks for a great report!

[@Eire68]

The sky is so beautiful Terry . What a joy it must be to be able to get on your bike and chill 💚 Terry private schools , and money can’t buy integrity or class .

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

Drugs change people

[@Don.Challenger]

@@sarahmurphy-nf4yl I wonder how much of his practice derived from various intoxicant cases and how much of their kind of currency he was pocketing in his last stressful years, before these chances at early retirement popped up?

[@loneranger5928]

Nice one 👍 A scumbag solicitor assaulting a former work colleague and harassing his wife. Then, taken advantage of ,a Spanish man robbed him of 400€ a despicable act . It raises questions, has he deceived other clients of funds? I don't believe the 400€ was the first time he took advantage of people.

[@polly6336]

💯

[@recovered100]

A Narcissist who thought he was above the law and everyone else in society !.

[@pope1089]

They get away with for so long, they always look like they get away with everything and have good lifes. It all catches up in the end, then they play the victim.

[@polly6336]

Thank you Terry. A 20 year career down the drain with these two ugly incidents. It's self destruction. Good job by the guards and the DPP. Lovely scenery for your Sunday bike ride 😎

[@tricky.pixels]

What happened to this man either professionally or personally for him to embark on such a tragic course in his life? A sad story for sure. Thanks as always Terry, loving your commentary / reporting.

[@michaelkinahan1829]

I wonder would the judge have given the leave to travel to a criminal who wasn't from the legal profession and private school alumni?

[@seymourclearly]

I was thinking the same

[@seanmoore8044]

Terry, Great to see you held on to your vespa, you're having fun on Kildare back road's. I have a similar vespa, love getting on spin's

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

There are a few corrupt lawyers, gardai and judges in my opinion. Proving it is the problem as theh back each other up, so I am shocked 😮 that thwre was a honest judge who actually found him guilty. 🙏

[@PB111627]

O’Higgins was wrong party in this case.

[@OscarOSullivan]

Jury found him guilty.

[@PB111627]

@@sarahmurphy-nf4yl Jury found AJ a Simpson guilty also found Trump guilty of 33 felonies.

[@rossgeography]

Ego and narcissism - unreal story when I read it in IT

[@pappaprosjektet]

Thank you. I listen and I learn

[@murrayeldred3563]

WELL WELL WELL......the man seemed/seems to have an impressive EGO....which brought about his downfall.

[@edra3198]

Why shouldn't he have an ego? Two TDs for parents and an uncle who was a TD, Chief Justice, member of Europeen Court of Justice and Presidential candidate narrowly losing to DeValera. Where did it all go wrong? He needed some good legal advice.😢😢

[@frankharrington8528]

​@@edra3198hahahaha

[@LiamsTaxi]

That definitely was not a boring story

[@johnmchugh-dt7gg]

That was quite a story. At first I felt almost sorry for O'Higgins but now I think he is better off out of the law profession and off the streets. This is the same week a barrister has also been in court charged with murder.

[@ZackBuddy]

Another Padraigh McNally case ?

[@Don.Challenger]

A lot of the previously unsatisfying vague shadowed corners from the last video on this gentleman, Cahir O'Higgins, were cleared up in this one; when the court's protective clouds drew back to reveal juster sunshine.

[@KingsleyGallagher]

Modern Ireland is a difficult society to navigate ☘️💚

[@110berrykey]

Consequences of the High Life in Ireland.

[@rosegriffin3493]

The view of the sky on the bike is beautiful, you mudt feel real free driving, thanks for sharing these cases gerry ❤️

[@danwebb4418]

No money can buy that beautiful sky..

[@ministry_of_love]

Is that an "in joke" among solicitors or criminals? _Tongue in cheek_

[@seamus9750]

Who would have thought that you'd ever have a dodgy lawyer !! ...the ripoff artists I've come across over the years felt they were untouchable.

[@aconsideredopinion7529]

It’s incredible how entitled the legal profession feels itself to be in Ireland. They genuinely believe themselves to be above the law and sadly in most cases their beliefs have been proved correct. The legal profession closes ranks and usually the solicitor, barristers or judge is never held accountable.

[@Barnagh1]

The Spanish guy wasn’t even his client, O’Higgins was only standing in as an agent.

[@coughlantom4139]

Holy Christ, Terry that guy should not be in jail but in the Central Mental Hosp for throwing away his career for 400E, He must have been trousering a million per year at the kind of money his peers demand for their services. Still nice to be able to retire at 50 & enjoy the good life. Thanks Terry & as always Keep 'er Lit.

[@Keeter101]

If its the solicitor Stephen OMahony that Im aware of hes no saint either and of questional "professionalism" himself. Theres none of them angels.

[@Don.Challenger]

Our channel's creator here started late into the legal/justice game from his first career in the front facing (I think mostly retail) public commercial area - which is also quite competitive or can be at times. Once he fledged as a solicitor he scoped out the criminal justice arena and how it operated and then significantly decided to forgo that and build his practice elsewhere in the profession.

[@edra3198]

Higgins mother was Brigid Hogan O'HIGGINS a FG TD back in the 70s (RIP 2022 age 90) lived near Kilrickle, Loughrea. Her father was Paddy Hogan Minister for Agriculture in 1922. Her husband Michael O Higgins TD(Cahir O'HIGGINS father ) was brother of TF O'HIGGINS TD (Cahir O'Higgins Uncle) who ran for the Presidency, narrowly beaten by DeValera. Later Chief Justice and later again member of the European Court of Justice. What a CV.

[@BrianFeely-k4t]

It wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest. It’s a business that attracts arseholes unfortunately

[@Hayes2703]

There’s none of us angles, the point is, we should try and do the right thing most of the time and when we don’t, make amends. rinse and repeat. Coming from a long line of privilege and advantage can breed arrogance and contempt for others. God love him and his family and the people he hurt. 🙏

[@opencurtin]

I had dealings With Cahir a few times and found him to be a nice guy Im shocked to hear about this now.

[@lorrainebyrne2536]

Great report. Thank you.

[@andrewmellon5072]

Thank you for another interesting and informative video.

[@yvonnesheehan9079]

Nice bit of countryside and good roads to cycle on . Good story too 😊

[@jrr9846]

Jenny macks how far did he drive to make the video. Wouldn't be easier if he made it at home and safer😂😂

[@jamesgilhooly8922]

Money lost - small loss. Health lost - major loss. Good name lost - All Lost.

[@richardshortall5987]

Odd how frequently this happens in Ireland and elsewhere - is there something inherently 'wrong' with many of those who go into 'Law' - it's almost as if many of them have a deficient moral compass

[@biulaimh3097]

I wonder if he was representing gangland criminals. He sounds a bit like lawyer for the mob, throwing punches and such. On the other hand, the legal profession strike me as a mob too. They decide who is in and who is out. They might take issue with a barrister they collectively don`t like, maybe he is a nasty piece of work or it could be someone they are afraid of like young Mr Burke or it could be someone who hasn`t a leg to stand on and they are afraid he`d give the rest of them a bad name if he is not excluded. These, I think are the primary considderations. All very human. Justice is coincidental when it happens.

[@barry5138]

Pure bully of a fella?

[@I.S.R.M]

O Higgins took me on with a public order charge which was entered twice so 2 cases for the one incident and a female guard was under criminal investigation at the start, he only took me on to dump me and recommended the solicitor he was stalking and went on to assault. I knew he was odd when he texted me on a Sunday saying the 2nd part was gone away as it was bullcrap... fair enough, so i explain about the original part of the case by text... he called me a conspiracy theorists and said he wont be representing me and sent an amazingly glowing referral to o mahoney who has the toil and perseverance to see it through ect. Facing such Corruption from the guards who gsoc was breaching my gdpr with a previous solicitor who was relentlessly encouraging me to claim a brain injury to deal with up to 20 charges they had stiched me up with at the time. Hence i was told o Higgins was supposed to be great. Horrid Nation with Horrid people. That man has done some Damage the guards are worse than cahir o Higgins just like the MIB from GSOC who WHITEWASH their handy work.

[@smiley9872]

I am sorry for what you went through. Is there any chance of you getting justice at this stage? I will say not all should be tarred with the one brush, because most folk are genuine imo! It is always the dirty ones we hear about, as far as I am aware.

[@I.S.R.M]

@@smiley9872 kind words ty. Way worse stuff has happened since. I don't report to the guards or gsoc in search of Justice as it's not part of their Remit... I go to them to try to break even. If they ring your phone about an investigation pending and you don't answer they close the case. I report to military intelligence at the gate of an army barracks to try to prevent what I've endured from happening to someone else! Stolen blood after being put on 2 defibrillators, tortured feet and 6 needle holes on the body. Clinical murderd and revived all day. Yeah nobody see the message just the spooks. Hello

[@eugene54547]

That’s disappointing re GSOC. I have a complaint with GSOC at the moment. If they whitewash my complaint, how do I get justice? The Gardai in swords didn’t investigate a builder who robbed me blind.

[@I.S.R.M]

@eugene54547 get the book DIY JUSTICE IN IRELAND, part authored by Stephen Manning of Integerity Ireland... and prosecute the builder yourself in the circuit court Civil case... you have 2 years statutory time. 20 euro and you can subpoena the builder to court. The forms are in the book as the courts kinda make them hard to find. You could bring a Mekensey friend to guide you at the same time. Charge the builder costs too, I think your worth about 1000 euros per hour... court charges too, damages for stress too. Put a lean on his pension while you're at it. Good luck and best wishes!

[@I.S.R.M]

@@eugene54547 replied but it vanished. Get the book DIY JUSTICE IN IRELAND by Integerity Ireland. 2 years to act.

[@smiley9872]

Omg, i am speechless, well well well, what an absolute cheek to involve the cycling community, a thug, a bully and a coward to text the mans wife. I know what SC'S INFERENCE WAS!

[@COM70]

Tip of the iceberg in a jaded system. Better some progress than none though. Not sure why solicitors and barristers are not more worried ? He was an officer of the court in a legal system that is wholly dependant on officers being scrupulously honest, but petty theft is more indicative of being morally bankrupt. Obviously the Jury found his actions worrying. Re two TD’s and it’s inference, I would posit he is referring to their historic status of being above the law, and inferring members of the public and judiciary should respect that position in Irish society. Glad to see that is still alive an kicking (sarcasm obviously!)

[@KevitaSnow]

What is the diference between a complaint to the law society and a complaint to lasra?

[@jrr9846]

NOTHING

[@graemethelaw]

Came across this channel by accident. what a nice chap...for a lawyer ;)

[@Laobi]

Great video as always, Terry, look forward to your weekly scooter trips, remind me of trips to Taiwan. When you mentioned the 'cycle rage' incident something clicked into place. Pure speculation here, the upper end of the amateur cycling clique (particularly those too old for professional glory, but too egotistical to accept that and treat it like any other hobby) tend to have an unhealthy relationship with performing enhancing substances. As an aside, it takes a particular strain of idiot to take use substances that are proven to not only reduce the contents of those silly lycra shorts, but also render them completely useless to man, woman and beast. I've seen people who take that type of crap more than once engage in patterns of behaviour that are destructive and perplexing. I don't believe that it's just the substance, more that the substance tends to open a door to a nasty part of their character that they've otherwise thus far managed to keep mostly shut. Just a thought, I initially thought there had to have been an honest mistake or an error on the part of the DPP, but I was wrong, it appears Mr. O'Higgins was engaged in a thoroughly destructive cycle, pardon the pun.

[@MrBollocks10]

Wow! That's one hell of a thought. 😆

[@michaelbuckley8986]

Fantastic comment👍

[@shaymcloughlin5009]

Where are all the conspiracy theories now. A high profile client like this, surely this would have been swept under the carpet, but it wasn't. It was dealt with correctly. Not everything/everyone is corrupt. Justice was served

[@garethdonohoe110380]

Gr8 video as always

[@martinsmyth5580]

Hi Terry what bike do you drive

[@terrygorry]

It’s a Vespa scooter 👍

[@michaeltravers6109]

There is enough for every man's need, but not enough for every man's greed. It's a very sad case, and I feel sorry for Mr Higgins family.

[@KimPhilby203]

Have a feeling we won't be hearing the end of this guy.. interesting though,after all his private education, and opportunities he still managed to implode..

[@wheeliepete1770]

I’ve listened to everything you said, and I still don’t understand why this man would need that money? He’s made millions and hard up for €600.

[@stephaniesamra7960]

Agh - he got sentenced 16 months for Broking somebody’s nose but that soldier in limerick got suspended for nearly killing a woman!! Doesn’t make sense. Yes, he was also Harassing O’Mahony prior to the assault but not sure if the harassment was also before the courts. This is double standards. Always something rotten going on. I hope cahir’s employees got other jobs.

[@seymourclearly]

Lawyers are expected to behave legally in all aspects of their lives and will be treated harshly but ypu are right, that case with the soldier is a disgrace

[@gerardstokes1725]

Lesson of the day, " Even Spanish people can count Euro's".

[@barry5138]

😂 "no speaky, can county" Ireland, breadbasket of the world!!

[@brendanmarsh4523]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

[@seymourclearly]

I was thinking that might be the problem as well. Mr O'Higgins certainly lost the plot completly.

[@jrr9846]

The more power they accuire the more dangerous they become.

[@khiggins8733]

Would make sense !

[@MrTears03]

Sorry what’s the relevance of this comment?

[@2handsandwiches]

A €200 fine for arson? Seriously, that can carry a life sentence in the UK. Fire isn't to be messed with..

[@veronicahoey191]

Why on earth ,would he have done that ,and ruined his life for 400€ … more than meets the eye here …me thinks . Thanks Terry

[@martinkershaw3894]

Thanks

[@Paul5520]

Met him interacted with him once or twice & what struck me was his ridiculous entitlement complex. Seems to have quite a bit in common with the Burke family. Well done cahir you’ve disgraced yourself & your so called respectable family. He should be ashamed.

[@JohnKelly-r8c]

No correlation with the Burke family

[@OscarOSullivan]

John Kelly a good deal, nightmare to work with, vindictive towards ex colleagues.

[@HH-hd3gs]

It would be good to hear the story from O'Higgins' side. The Spanish man was hardly intoxicated in court surely, for example? If he was, how is his evidence reliable?

[@finbarreburn5112]

'But the tip of the ICEBERG, Solications/ prostitutes are defrauding clients of their money / assets daily Ask Ajai Chopra, IMF Head / The Trioka) 😠 😡 👿

[@anncoleman1888]

Thank you for the really interesting content . And thank you for the spin on a motor bike. Beautiful scenery.🌹🌹

[@joeconnolly4353]

Don't believe he stole money off a drunk arsonist. If he did tough shit to the arsonist. I do believe he made notes after the fact but who remembers minor transactions. If he stole the money he'd have made the notes at the time? As for the fight with his protégé probably hurt feelings of betrayal (like a wife cheating on you). He probably really liked the guy. And it was like falling out with his brother. But jobs get to us all. There's a limit to how much you can take. Ongoing harrassment too much. It's one thing to have a verbal blowout. Maybe even thump someone. Most people regret losing their temper immediately afterwards

[@philmurphy5584]

Can't be true, he's part of the chosen few, A Fine gael, Fianna fail man.

[@paulmayo2948]

Sounds like an episode of 'minder'.

[@Don.Challenger]

Cahir O'Higgins, appears to have an excessively competitive spirit and no doubt through his entire career was - with spite - stepping on heels and elbowing those with coffee cups in hand (luckily nothing approaching a crude head but[t] until recently), just the sportsman Ireland needs representing her in international competition. Hopefully, a good proportion of his repeat clientele from his rightfully abandoned practice will flow towards his recent self assigned opponent. What of his road rage incident with the Garda will that provoke the unleashing of some good part of those contingent months that the assault case judge providentially held back?

[@sallyogden9151]

Are you able to help?

[@philfluther2713]

One dude and his bike.

[@pope1089]

Some smart people are really thick

[@Don.Challenger]

Hmm, Terry, you make a good deal of your income on the contents of that noble head you carry upon broad strong shoulders, we weren't able to see your helmeted head as you set off on your ride and the shadowy silhouette you sometimes cast did not itself enlighten us - safety first to mitigate before any fall.

Seems a pretty hefty sentence for throwing a dig.