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Case No. 19437Drink driving · Co. Longford · 25 Jun 2023

Longford woman banned for three years for drink driving

Lima Akrimiene (37), a woman, was stopped by gardaí at about 1:20am on 25 June 2023 after a patrol car saw her car travelling at high speed on the Battery Road, and the offence is linked to Longford Shopping Centre, Townspark. She failed a roadside test and an Evidenzer test recorded 74mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. She faced a charge of driving with an excess of alcohol in her system, accepted her guilt and entered an early plea at Longford District Court. Judge Binchy disqualified her from driving for three years and fined her €300, with the ban due to start on 1 February 2024.

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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
Lima Akrimiene, a 37-year-old woman, was charged with drink driving in Longford.
Where
The offence happened at Longford Shopping Centre, Townspark.
When
The offence happened on 25 June 2023 at about 1:20am.
Investigation
  • A patrol car saw a motor car travelling at high speed on the Battery Road, crossing the white line, and signalled it to stop.
  • The driver failed a roadside test and was taken to Longford Garda station.
  • An Evidenzer test returned a reading of 74mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath.
Charges
She faced a charge of driving with an excess amount of alcohol in her system.
In court
She accepted her guilt and entered an early plea at Longford District Court.
Sentence
  • Judge Binchy disqualified her from driving for three years and fined her €300, with six months to pay.
  • The driving ban comes into force on 1 February 2024.
Other details
  • The sentencing report is dated 20 October 2023 in the listing and 21 October 2023 in the article text.
  • The article describes her as a mother of four.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence happened at Longford Shopping Centre, Townspark. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence happened on 25 June 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí observed the car at 1:20am. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA patrol car observed a motor car travelling at high speed on the Battery Road. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe driver failed a roadside test and was taken to Longford Garda station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationAn Evidenzer test returned a reading of 74mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShe faced a charge of driving with an excess amount of alcohol in her system. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtShe accepted her guilt and entered an early plea. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Binchy disqualified her from driving for three years and fined her €300, with six months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe driving ban comes into force on 1 February 2024. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Three year ban for drink driving

    Court report of the sentencing: a three-year driving ban and a €300 fine, with the ban starting on 1 February 2024. Accepted guilt and entered an early plea.

    convicted, Lima Akrimiene, 37, female, namedLima Akrimiene