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Case No. 29772Driving without tax · Co. Longford · 2 Sep 2020

Longford man sentenced for driving without tax

Michael Patrick Ward, a 30-year-old man, was stopped at a checkpoint at Tinnynarr, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on 2 September 2020 for driving a vehicle that had not been taxed in almost a year. He was charged and the case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens. He was fined €400 with six months to pay. The loss to the exchequer was around €600 and he had nine previous road traffic convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Oct
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
He was driving a vehicle that had not been taxed in almost a year.
Where
He was stopped at a checkpoint at Tinnynarr, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
When
The checkpoint stop occurred on 2 September 2020.
Investigation
Inspector Dave Jordan gave evidence on behalf of the prosecution.
In court
The case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens.
Sentence
He was fined €400 with six months to pay.
Other details
  • The loss to the exchequer totalled around €600.
  • He had nine previous road traffic convictions.
  • He is a father of two with a partner and is reliant on social welfare.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe had not taxed his vehicle in almost a year. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereHe was stopped at a checkpoint at Tinnynarr, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe checkpoint stop occurred on 2 September 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationInspector Dave Jordan gave evidence on behalf of the prosecution. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €400. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given six months to pay the fine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe loss to the exchequer totalled around €600. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe had nine previous road traffic convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe is a father of two with a partner. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe is reliant on social welfare to make ends meet. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Oct2021
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford motorist had not taxed vehicle in almost a year, court is told

    Reports the sentencing of Michael Patrick Ward for driving without tax, including the fine, his previous convictions, and mitigation details.

    accused, Michael Patrick Ward, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Patrick Ward