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Case No. 20908Endangerment · Co. Laois · 20 Nov 2021

Man accused of endangerment after alleged high-speed drive through Mountmellick garda checkpoint

Kevin Young, a 26-year-old man, is accused of endangerment over an alleged high-speed drive through a high-visibility garda checkpoint at Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Co Laois, on 20 November 2021. The allegation involves a member of An Garda Síochána. On 29 May 2023 at Portlaoise District Court, a book of evidence was served, legal aid was assigned, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise Circuit Court, with sittings from 13 June. The latest development is that adjournment to the circuit court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is accused of driving at high speed through a garda checkpoint.
Where
The checkpoint was a high-visibility garda checkpoint at Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Co Laois (spelled Habour Street in one report).
When
The alleged offence took place on 20 November 2021.
Other details
  • The accused is Kevin Young, aged 26, with an address at 10 River Street, Clara, Co Offaly.
  • The allegation involves a member of An Garda Síochána.
Charges
  • Kevin Young is accused of one count of endangerment.
  • The charge carries a maximum sanction of seven years.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served on Kevin Young.
In court
  • Legal aid was requested for two counsel by solicitor Philip Meagher, and the judge assigned legal aid.
  • The appearance took place at Portlaoise District Court on 29 May 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise Circuit Court, with sittings beginning on 13 June.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of driving at speed through a garda checkpoint. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe checkpoint was at Harbour Street, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 20 November 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces one count of endangerment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was requested for two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge agreed to assign legal aid for Mr Meagher and two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court, with sittings beginning on 13 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe allegation involves a member of An Garda Síochána. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe charge carries a maximum sanction of seven years. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of driving through Laois Garda checkpoint

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court reported: book of evidence served, legal aid assigned, case adjourned to Portlaoise Circuit Court from 13 June. The allegation involves a member of An Garda Síochána.

    accused, Kevin Young, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Young