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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19431Careless driving (reduced from dangerous driving) · Co. Longford · 14 Oct 2022

Longford driver fined €400 after dangerous driving charge reduced to careless driving

On 14 October 2022 at about 3am, Gardaí attended a single-vehicle road traffic accident at Carrickatane, Ballinalee, Longford, where a male was found trapped in a vehicle overturned onto its roof. The defendant, Shane Quinn, aged 21, of Aughadowry, Ballinamuck, Longford, was initially charged with dangerous driving. At Longford District Court, Judge Shalom Binchy reduced the charge to careless driving, the defendant pleaded guilty to that charge, and a €400 fine with six months to pay was imposed. The sentencing was reported on 24 October 2023.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
A dangerous driving charge was reduced to careless driving and a €400 fine was imposed.
Where
The single-vehicle collision took place at Carrickatane, Ballinalee, Longford.
When
Gardaí attended the collision at about 3am on 14 October 2022.
Cause
An investigation indicated the vehicle had collided with a ditch before going out of control.
Investigation
  • Gardaí observed a male trapped in a vehicle that was overturned onto its roof.
  • Emergency services had to attend the scene.
Charges
Shane Quinn, aged 21, of Aughadowry, Ballinamuck, Longford, was initially charged with dangerous driving.
In court
  • At Longford District Court, Judge Shalom Binchy reduced the charge from dangerous driving to careless driving.
  • The defendant pleaded guilty to careless driving.
Sentence
The judge imposed a fine of €400 with six months to pay.
Other details
The sentencing report is dated 24 October 2023 in the article byline and 20 October 2023 on the tracker entry.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA defendant had a dangerous driving charge reduced to careless driving and was fined €400. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Carrickatane, Ballinalee, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí attended a single-vehicle road traffic accident at 3am on October 14, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe vehicle had collided with a ditch before going out of control. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShane Quinn was initially charged with dangerous driving. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Shalom Binchy reduced the charge from dangerous driving to careless driving. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant pleaded guilty to careless driving. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a fine of €400 with six months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí observed a male trapped in a vehicle overturned onto its roof. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherEmergency services had to attend the scene. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Dangerous driving charge reduced to careless driving

    Court report of the sentencing: the dangerous driving charge was reduced to careless driving and a €400 fine was imposed. The collision occurred on 14 October 2022 at about 3am.

    convicted, Shane Quinn, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Quinn