Ireland Convicted driver seeks approval of surety at Longford court
Marian Vavrek, a 46-year-old man, pleaded guilty to driving without documentation and giving a false name to gardaí on two occasions, over incidents on April 9 and 23 at Main Street, Granard and on July 16 at Carrickboy Farm, Edgeworthstown. Garda Denise Dockery gave evidence at an earlier sitting of stopping him on Sunday, April 9 at Main Street, Granard. Judge Owens imposed a total of 10 months, made up of two consecutive five-month sentences. At a later hearing, Judge Owens set recognisance and approved a surety application from his sister, with a €500 own bond, a €5,000 independent surety and €3,000 of that to be lodged in cash. Mr Vavrek, appearing by videolink, was told the surety should be approved within 48 hours, and he will be released once it is approved.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced23 Sep
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Marian Vavrek, a 46-year-old man, was convicted of driving without documentation and giving a false name to gardaí on two occasions.
- Where
- The incidents took place at Main Street, Granard and at Carrickboy Farm, Edgeworthstown.
- When
- The incidents took place on April 9 and April 23, and on July 16.
- Investigation
- Garda inquiries found the defendant had no licence or insurance and gave a name that proved to be false.
- Garda Denise Dockery gave evidence of stopping the defendant on Sunday, April 9 at Main Street, Granard.
- Other details
- On July 16 the defendant drove into a farm with a number of other men, who are said to have stolen €30 in cash and a laptop.
- According to the facts, one of the other men gave the defendant €20, which he knew was stolen, to buy diesel.
- A separate Garda stop on February 23, 2023 is covered by existing case 15081 and is not part of this case.
- Charges
- The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges.
- In court
- An application by Marian Vavrek for approval of a surety was heard by Judge Owens.
- Recognisance was set on the defendant's own bond of €500 with an independent surety of €5,000, of which €3,000 was to be lodged in cash.
- The applicant's sister provided the surety.
- Mr Vavrek appeared by videolink and was told the surety should be approved within 48 hours, after which he will be released from custody.
- Sentence
- Judge Owens imposed a total of 10 months, made up of two consecutive five-month sentences.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOn July 16, the defendant drove into a farm with a number of other men. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe other men stole property including €30 cash and a laptop. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatOne of the men gave the defendant €20, which he knew was stolen, to buy diesel. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereMr Vavrek was convicted over incidents at Main Street, Granard and Carrickboy Farm, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenMr Vavrek was convicted over incidents on April 9 and 23 and July 16. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda inquiries found the defendant had no licence or insurance and gave a name that proved to be false. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMarian Vavrek was convicted of driving without documentation and giving a false name to gardaí on two occasions. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to the charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtAn application for approval of a surety by Marian Vavrek was heard by Judge Owens. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtGarda Denise Dockery gave evidence of stopping the defendant on Sunday, April 9, at Main Street, Granard. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtRecognisance was set on the defendant's own bond of €500 with an independent surety of €5,000, €3,000 of which was to be lodged in cash. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe applicant's sister provided the surety. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMr Vavrek appeared by videolink and was told the surety should be approved within 48 hours. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Owens imposed a total of 10 months, made up of two consecutive five-month sentences. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Sep2023Man convicted of driving offences and giving false name to Longford Gardaí applies for approval of surety
Covers the sentencing and surety approval hearing for convictions over incidents on April 9 and 23 in Granard and July 16 in Edgeworthstown. Existing case 15081 concerns a separate 23 February 2023 stop, so it is not the same incident.
convicted, Marian Vavrek, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marian Vavrek