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Case No. 18029Drug driving; driving without insurance; driving without licence · Co. Longford · 25 Aug 2023

Marina Walker pleads guilty to cocaine driving and no insurance in Longford

Marina Walker, a 27-year-old woman from Edgeworthstown, Longford, was stopped by Gardaí at 11pm on 25 August 2023 at Knockahave, Dublin Road, Longford, and a roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine. She pleaded guilty at District Court to driving with cocaine above the legal limit, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence. Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a fine of €400 for drug driving, a fine of €450 for driving without insurance, and a two-year ban from holding a licence. The vehicle was seized by Gardaí.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Mar
    2 reports
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Marina Walker, 27, of Kilcoursey, Edgeworthstown, Longford, pleaded guilty to driving with cocaine above the legal limit, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence.
Where
She was stopped at Knockahave, Dublin Road, Longford.
When
The incident occurred on 25 August 2023 at 11pm.
Cause
A roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine, and a sample provided at Longford Garda Station proved positive for cocaine.
Investigation
Sergeant Enda Daly gave evidence to the court.
In court
The case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens at District Court.
Sentence
A fine of €400 with five months to pay was imposed for drug driving, a further fine of €450 with seven months to pay for driving without insurance, and a two-year ban from holding a licence.
Other details
  • The vehicle was seized by Gardaí and no documentation was produced for it.
  • Her solicitor Frank Gearty told the court the incident was out of character, that a friend's emigration party the previous night contributed, and that she had recently secured work in a local holiday camp.
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMarina Walker, 27, of Kilcoursey, Edgeworthstown, Longford, pleaded guilty to three motoring offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereShe was stopped at 11pm at Knockahave, Dublin Road, Longford (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereShe was stopped at Knockahave, Dublin Road, Longford. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 25 August 2023 (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 25 August 2023 at 11pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA sample provided at Longford Garda Station proved positive for cocaine (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA roadside drug test returned a positive reading for cannabis and cocaine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMarina Walker pleaded guilty to three motoring offences (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens registered the conviction (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtSergeant Enda Daly gave evidence to the court (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens at District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA fine of €400 with five months to pay was imposed for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA further fine of €450 with seven months to pay was imposed for driving without insurance (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe offences attracted a two-year ban from holding a licence (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceA two-year ban from holding a licence was imposed. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherNo documentation was produced for the vehicle (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized by Gardaí (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA good friend of Walker had a party before emigrating the previous night (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherWalker had previously been insured but let her documentation lapse (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherWalker recently secured work in a local holiday camp (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe recently secured work in a local holiday camp. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Mar2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman in the Midlands pleads guilty to driving under influence of cocaine and with no insurance

    Reports the guilty plea and sentencing: €400 fine for DUI, €450 fine for no insurance, two-year licence ban, and vehicle seizure.

    accused, Marina Walker, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Marina Walker
  2. 1 Mar2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Longford woman pleads guilty to driving under influence of cocaine and with no insurance

    Provides full sentencing details: two-year driving ban, €400 fine for drug driving, €450 fine for no insurance, vehicle seized, and mitigation from solicitor Frank Gearty including that the incident was 'out of character' and that a friend's emigration party the previous night contributed.

    convicted, Marina Walker, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Marina Walker