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Case No. 17285Driving while disqualified · Co. Offaly · 6 Apr 2024

Man fined €500 for driving while disqualified in Edenderry, Offaly

Marius Cornel Micu (32), a man of Caravan 942, St Brigid's Place, Edenderry, was stopped by Garda Fitzpatrick while driving a black BMW Serrano on the Dublin Road, Edenderry, on 6 April 2024. He was arrested and taken to Tullamore Garda Station. His case was heard at Tullamore District Court, and the defence said he did not know he was disqualified because he had not attended court in 2023. Judge Andrews fined him €500 for driving while disqualified and took the other matters into consideration, as reported on 12 May 2024.

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  6. Sentenced12 May
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Key facts

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What happened
The accused is Marius Cornel Micu, a 32-year-old man of Caravan 942, St Brigid's Place, Edenderry.
Where
Micu was driving a black BMW Serrano on the Dublin Road, Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
Micu was stopped by Garda Fitzpatrick on 6 April 2024.
Cause
Micu was disqualified from driving at the time he was stopped.
Investigation
  • Micu was arrested and taken to Tullamore Garda Station.
  • Sergeant Richard Thornton gave evidence to the court about the stop.
Charges
Micu was dealt with for driving while disqualified.
Other details
  • Micu had been disqualified for two years on 19 January 2023 for an offence committed on 27 April 2021.
  • The defence said Micu did not know he was disqualified because he did not attend court in 2023.
  • The defence said Micu had been in Ireland for four years and worked in a chicken factory.
  • The defence said Micu had not really been driving much and had relied on a friend who was not available on that date.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court.
Sentence
Judge Andrews fined Micu €500 for driving while disqualified and took the other matters into consideration.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMarius Cornel Micu, 32, of Caravan 942, St Brigid's Place, Edenderry, was the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatMicu was driving a black BMW Serrano on the Dublin Road, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenGarda Fitzpatrick stopped Micu on 6 April 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationMicu was arrested and taken to Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrews fined Micu €500 for driving while disqualified and took the other matters into consideration. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMicu had been disqualified for two years on 19 January 2023 for an offence committed on 27 April 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Micu did not know about the disqualification because he did not attend court in 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Micu had been in Ireland for four years and worked in a chicken factory. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Micu had not really been driving much and had relied on a friend who was not available on that date. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 May2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man said he didn't know he was disqualified when stopped by gardai in Offaly

    Reports the court outcome: Micu was fined €500 for driving while disqualified and the other matters were taken into consideration. The defence said he did not know about the disqualification because he did not attend court in 2023.

    convicted, Marius Cornel Micu, 32, male, namedMarius Cornel Micu