Case No. 22493Driving offences (driving with no licence; no insurance; driving while disqualified) · Co. Kildare · 19 Dec 2022

Man from Newbridge disqualified from driving for 15 years at Naas District Court

James Harty, 47, of Newbridge, pleaded guilty at Naas District Court to driving with no licence or insurance while already disqualified, and was imposed a 15-year driving disqualification by Judge Michéle Finan.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Feb
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Harty pleaded guilty to driving with no licence or insurance at Francis Lane in Newbridge on 19 December 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe was already banned from driving at the time of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 2 February 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Michéle Finan ordered an in-depth probation report due for 7 September. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a 15-year driving disqualification. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe is 47 years old. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe has 120 previous convictions, twelve of which were for driving with no insurance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe had previously served a three-and-a-half year custodial sentence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHis defending solicitor Tim Kennelly told the court his client has a new baby due at the end of the month. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Feb2023
    15-year driving disqualification imposed on man in Kildare court

    Reports the sentencing of James Harty, including the 15-year disqualification, the judge's comments on his 120 previous convictions, and the ordering of an in-depth probation report due 7 September.

    suspect, James Harty, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Harty