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Case No. 23414Drunk in charge of a vehicle · Co. Offaly · 11 Dec 2022

Man arrested for being drunk in charge of a vehicle in Birr, Offaly

A man was arrested at 1am on Sunday 11 December 2022 for being drunk in charge of a vehicle on the outskirts of Birr Town, County Offaly, after being found asleep in a car with the engine running.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested28 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was seated and asleep in the car while the engine was running when Gardaí approached him. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe car was pulled in on the side of the road. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe arrest occurred at 1am on Sunday, December 11. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA Garda spokesperson stated that a person can be arrested for drunk in charge even if the engine is off, keys are not in the ignition, or they are sleeping, if found to be over the alcohol limit. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Dec2022
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested for being 'drunk in charge of a vehicle' in Offaly

    Garda spokesperson provided commentary clarifying that a person can be arrested for drunk in charge even if the engine is off, keys are not in the ignition, or the person is sleeping, provided they are over the alcohol limit.

    suspect, male