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Case No. 21551Refusal to provide a specimen (drink driving investigation) · Co. Leitrim · 17 Oct 2022

Man sentenced for refusing specimen in Carrick-on-Shannon

On 17 October 2022, gardai stopped a swerving vehicle in Carrick-on-Shannon and formed the opinion the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Oleksii Honcharov, a 36-year-old man, was arrested and later charged with refusing to provide a specimen of blood or urine. He pleaded guilty at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in early April 2023. Judge Sandra Murphy fined him €250 and disqualified him for four years, postponed until 27 September 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí stopped a swerving vehicle in Carrick-on-Shannon and asked the driver to produce his licence.
  • Gardaí formed the opinion he was under the influence of an intoxicant based on the strong smell of alcohol and slurred speech.
  • He was aggressive and attempted to walk away from the scene.
Investigation
He was arrested and conveyed to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station where a designated nurse attended.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to refusing to provide a specimen of blood or urine.
In court
The case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in early April 2023.
Sentence
  • Judge Sandra Murphy fined him €250.
  • He was disqualified for four years, postponed until 27 September 2023.
Other details
  • He is a 36-year-old man with no previous convictions.
  • He is married with four children aged between 3 and 13 and works in the construction industry in Cork.
Where
He lives at Carrick Villa Accommodation, Leitrim Road, Carrick-on-Shannon.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí stopped the vehicle and asked the driver to produce his driving licence. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatGardaí formed the opinion he was under the influence of an intoxicant based on the strong smell of alcohol and slurred speech. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatHe was arrested and conveyed to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station where a designated nurse attended. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to refusing to provide a specimen of blood or urine. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Sandra Murphy fined him €250. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified for four years, postponed until 27 September 2023. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHe is a 36-year-old man with no previous convictions. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHe is married with four children aged between 3 and 13. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHe is working in the construction industry in Cork. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2023
    Sentencedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Carrick-on-Shannon gardai detail how defendant was aggressive and ‘attempted to walk away’

    Reports the guilty plea, sentencing and mitigation details for the specimen refusal offence.

    convicted, Oleksii Honcharov, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Oleksii Honcharov