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Case No. 17844Drug driving · Co. Kildare · 21 Jun 2021

Allenwood man banned from driving for one year over drug-driving offence

Stephen Heffernan, a 28-year-old man from Allenwood, Naas, was caught driving under the influence of cocaine at The Downings in Prosperous on 21 June 2021, according to gardaí. He appeared at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 17, pleaded guilty and was convicted of a drug-driving offence by Judge Desmond Zaidan. He was given a one-year driving disqualification and a €400 fine payable within three months. The latest recorded development is that the disqualification was delayed to take effect on 1 August.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Stephen Heffernan, a 28-year-old man from Allenwood, Naas, was convicted of a drug-driving offence.
Where
The driving took place at The Downings in Prosperous, County Kildare.
When
The offence occurred on 21 June 2021.
Cause
Gardaí told the court he was caught driving while under the influence of cocaine.
Charges
He pleaded guilty and was convicted of a drug-driving offence.
In court
He appeared at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 17, before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
Sentence
  • He was given a one-year driving disqualification and a €400 fine to be paid within three months.
  • The disqualification was delayed to take effect on 1 August.
Other details
  • Gardaí told the court he has four previous convictions: two for drug-related offences and two for burglary offences.
  • Sources differ on publication date: the tracker lists 20 March 2024, while the article is dated 23 March 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe is from Allenwood, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driving took place at The Downings in Prosperous. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenHe appeared at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 17. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 21 June 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeHe was caught driving while under the influence of cocaine. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was convicted of a drug-driving offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceHe was given a one-year driving disqualification and a €400 fine to be paid within three months. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe disqualification was delayed to take effect on 1 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí told the court he has four previous convictions: two for drug-related offences and two for burglary offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Mar2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    One-year driving ban imposed on North Kildare man who appeared at Naas District Court

    Reports the court outcome: guilty plea, one-year driving disqualification (start delayed to 1 August) and a €400 fine. The incident is from June 2021, and the article is the first report of the case in the sources.

    convicted, Stephen Heffernan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Heffernan