Ireland Man given suspended sentence for driving without insurance at Kilkenny court
Antanas Jakonis pleaded guilty to driving without insurance on the M9 at Knocktopher on May 12, though the articles do not give the year. A garda running a speed checkpoint detected a vehicle travelling at 143 kilometres per hour in a 120 zone and found the driver was disqualified; the vehicle was registered to his wife, Sonata Jakoniene, who was charged with allowing someone to drive without insurance. Jakonis was convicted at Kilkenny District Court and given a four-month prison sentence suspended for 24 months on condition he does not drive, disqualified for six years, and fined €400. The sentence was reported by Kilkenny People on 26 January 2024, which is the latest development in the case.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced26 Jan
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Antanas Jakonis pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.
- Where
- The offence took place on the M9 at Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny.
- When
- The offence took place on May 12; the articles do not give the year.
- Investigation
- A garda conducting a speed checkpoint at Knocktopher detected a vehicle travelling at 143 kilometres per hour in a 120 zone.
- The garda found the driver was disqualified from driving and that the vehicle was registered to his wife, Sonata Jakoniene.
- Sonata Jakoniene told gardaí she knew her husband was disqualified from driving.
- Other details
- The defence said Sonata Jakoniene was driving when a tyre blew, while Antanas Jakonis pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.
- Antanas Jakonis has 11 previous convictions, including three for no insurance.
- Kilkenny People reported the sentence on 26 January 2024.
- Charges
- Sonata Jakoniene was charged with being the owner of a vehicle and allowing someone to drive without insurance.
- In court
- The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court.
- Sentence
- Antanas Jakonis was convicted and given a four-month prison sentence suspended for 24 months on condition he does not drive, disqualified from driving for six years, and fined €400 for driving without a valid licence.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man admitted driving with no insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe offence took place on the M9 at Knocktopher. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationA garda conducting a speed checkpoint at Knocktopher detected a vehicle travelling at 143 kilometres per hour in a 120 zone. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationThe wife told gardaí she knew her husband was disqualified from driving. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe wife was charged with being the owner of a vehicle and allowing someone to drive without insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe defendant was convicted and given a four-month prison sentence suspended for 24 months on condition he does not drive. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe defendant was disqualified from driving for six years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceA fine of €400 was imposed for driving without a valid licence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe judge convicted the defendant and imposed a fine of €400. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe driver was disqualified from driving at the time. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe vehicle was registered to the defendant's wife. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe defence said the wife was driving when a tyre blew. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThe defendant has 11 previous convictions, including three for no insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Jan2024Suspended prison sentence handed down at Kilkenny court
Reports the sentencing of Antanas Jakonis at Kilkenny District Court and the charge against his wife, Sonata Jakoniene. The article gives no year for the incident.
convicted, Antanas Jakonis, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Antanas Jakonisaccused, Sonata Jakoniene, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Sonata Jakoniene