Ireland Longford man convicted for driving without insurance, no licence, no tax and no L plates
Michael Ward, 30, of Pallas Crescent, Ardnacassa, Longford, was convicted at Longford District Court of driving without insurance, no driving licence, no tax and no L plates after being stopped at Knocklongford, Mohill on 23 June 2021. He was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment and disqualified from driving for four years.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced25 Jan
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHis own van had insurance. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whatMichael Ward was convicted for no insurance, no driving licence, no tax, and driving with no L plates. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereHe was stopped at Knocklongford, Mohill on 23 June 2021. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whereHe was stopped at Knocklongford, Mohill. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 23 June 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Sandra Murphy presided over the case. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- courtSolicitor Martin Burke acted for the defence. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtSolicitor Martin Burke represented the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtRecognisances were fixed in case of an appeal. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for four years. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €150 for no driving licence. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €150 for no tax. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €200 for driving with no L plates. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had 18 hours outstanding in community service. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- otherHe had previous convictions for no insurance. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe is married with four children and works part-time in garden and landscaping. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe probation report described him as a moderate risk. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had 18 hours of community service outstanding. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2023Longford man convicted for no car insurance 20 hours after policy expired
Reports the conviction and sentence for multiple driving offences, including details of the probation report, the defendant's personal circumstances, and the timing of the insurance lapse.
convicted, Michael Ward, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Ward - 25 Jan2023Convicted for no car insurance 20 hours after policy expired
Adds sentencing detail: four-year driving disqualification, fines of €150 (no licence), €150 (no tax), €200 (no L plates); insurance had expired 20 hours before he was stopped; Judge Sandra Murphy noted previous convictions for no insurance; solicitor Martin Burke acted for the defence; probation report described him as a moderate risk.
convicted, Michael Ward, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Ward