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Case No. 20576Driving without insurance · Co. Limerick · 15 Apr 2022

Man given suspended jail sentence for driving without insurance in Limerick

On 15 April 2022, gardaí on mobile patrol stopped a white Seat being driven by Wellington Mubango, aged 40, at Faha View, Ballyanrahan, Patrickswell, Co Limerick. Mr Mubango pleaded guilty to driving without insurance at Limerick court, where he has 33 previous convictions and a 2020 six-year disqualification for no insurance was noted. On 25 June 2023, Judge Gearty imposed a four-month jail sentence suspended for two years and a six-year driving disqualification. That sentence is the latest development in the case.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Wellington Mubango, aged 40, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.
Where
The offence took place at Faha View, Ballyanrahan, Patrickswell, Co Limerick.
When
The offence took place on 15 April 2022.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped a white Seat being driven by Mr Mubango while they were on mobile patrol.
In court
  • The court heard that Mr Mubango is a self-employed car washer with young children.
  • His solicitor, Michael O'Donnell, said he was driving because his wife was very sick and he was going to the shop for items for her.
Other details
Mr Mubango has 33 previous convictions, and in September 2020 he was disqualified from driving for six years for no insurance.
Sentence
  • On 25 June 2023 at Limerick court, Judge Gearty imposed a four-month jail sentence suspended for two years.
  • Judge Gearty also disqualified Mr Mubango from driving for six years.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatWellington Mubango pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Faha View, Ballyanrahan, Patrickswell. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on April 15, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped a white Seat being driven by the defendant while on mobile patrol. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe court heard Mr Mubango is a self-employed car washer with young children. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Gearty disqualified Mr Mubango from driving for six years. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Mubango has 33 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he was driving because his wife was very sick and he was going to the shop for items for her. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jun2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence at Limerick court for driver with no insurance

    Reports the court outcome: a four-month jail sentence suspended for two years, a six-year driving disqualification, and his previous convictions and mitigation.

    convicted, Wellington Mubango, 40, male, namedWellington Mubango