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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 31017Driving without insurance; driving without licence · Co. Kildare · 15 Nov 2020

Karl Fogarty jailed for driving without insurance or licence near Prosperous, Kildare

Karl Fogarty, 33, of Blanchardstown, Dublin, was sentenced to five months in prison and a further 10-year driving disqualification at Naas District Court on 17 February 2022 after pleading guilty to driving without insurance or a licence on the M7 near Prosperous, Kildare, in November 2020.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Feb
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence occurred on the M7 Southbound near Prosperous. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe driving offence took place on 15 November 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeFogarty pleaded guilty to having no insurance and no driving licence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on 17 February 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtFogarty was represented by Barrister Mark Gibbons. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceFogarty was sentenced to five months in prison. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceA further 10-year driving disqualification was imposed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFogarty was serving three concurrent driving disqualifications at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe disqualifications were from 2018 for ten years, 2019 for six years, and 2021 for ten years. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFogarty had 66 previous convictions, five of which were for driving with no insurance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFogarty is a father who has found steady employment. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFogarty volunteers twice a week at a Baptist Church. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFogarty was accompanied by his parents in court. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2022
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Man with 66 previous convictions jailed following appearance at courthouse in Naas, Kildare

    Sentencing report: Fogarty received five months' custody and a 10-year disqualification. The court heard he had 66 previous convictions and was already serving three concurrent disqualifications.

    convicted, Karl Fogarty, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Karl Fogarty