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Case No. 12756Obstructing a garda in the execution of duty · Co. Donegal · 16 Aug 2022

Ballybofey man fined for obstructing garda at Ballyshannon court

Joseph Griffin, 58, was fined €250 at Ballyshannon District Court for obstructing a garda in the execution of his duty. The offence occurred on 16 August 2022 at Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, and related vehicle identification-mark charges were taken into consideration.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Sep
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGriffin was fined for obstructing a garda in the execution of his duty. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Coolcholly, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 16 August 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe driver tried to keep the vehicle door closed, saying it was his private dwelling. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed a white Volkswagen Caddy with no tax or insurance discs. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with using a vehicle with no identification mark assigned to the back. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with resisting or wilfully obstructing a garda. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtRecognisance was set at a €100 cash and €100 non-cash bond in case of an appeal. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe remaining charges were taken into consideration in the conviction. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Liddy imposed a fine of €250. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí arrested him for not providing his name and address. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Sep2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Defendant told Donegal garda that his van was ‘his own private dwelling’

    Court outcome: fine of €250 for obstructing a garda, with other charges taken into consideration. The article also says the man stopped by gardaí said his van was his private dwelling and that his name was only disclosed after arrest.

    convicted, Joseph Griffin, 58, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Griffin