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Case No. 22627Drink driving · Co. Leitrim · 25 Jul 2020

Mark Canning convicted of drink driving in Dromod, Leitrim

Mark Canning, 45, of Creenagh, Mohill, was convicted of drink driving at Main St, Dromod Beg, Dromod, on 25 July 2020 and fined €250 with a two-year driving disqualification at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court. Judge Sandra Murphy ruled the garda's evidence was 'rock steady' and that the officer did not know Canning had consumed alcohol 20 minutes before the test.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted25 Jan
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMark Canning was convicted of drink driving at Main St, Dromod Beg, Dromod on 25 July 2020. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe alcohol reading was 52mcg per 100 millilitres of breath. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy sought submissions on whether Garda Mimnagh had knowledge Canning consumed alcohol 20 minutes before the test. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtRecognisances were fixed in case of an appeal. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court before Judge Sandra Murphy. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtRecognisances were fixed in the event of an appeal. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for two years. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €250. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMr Canning had no previous convictions. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said his client is 45 years old and a father to one child. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHis driver's licence is important for his work as a sales rep. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherA point was raised about whether Garda Mimnagh knew Canning had consumed alcohol 20 minutes before the alcolyser test. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe alcohol reading was 52mcg of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherCanning had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherCanning is 45 years old and a father to one child. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherCanning works as a sales rep and his driver's licence is important for his work. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2023
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Garda's evidence was 'rock steady' in drink driving case

    Reports the conviction, fine, disqualification and the judge's ruling on the admissibility of the alcohol test after a point was raised about the officer's knowledge of prior alcohol consumption.

    convicted, Mark Canning, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Canning
  2. 25 Jan2023
    Convictedleitrimobserver.ie, follow-up
    Garda's evidence was "rock steady" in drink driving case

    Provides further detail on the court proceedings: the point raised about whether Garda Mimnagh knew Canning had consumed alcohol 20 minutes before the test, the alcohol reading of 52mcg/100ml, that Canning had no previous convictions, and that his solicitor noted his licence was important for his work as a sales rep.

    convicted, Mark Canning, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Canning