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Case No. 22114Careless driving · Co. Kildare

Motorcyclist prosecuted for careless driving at Newhall, Naas

Constantin Balica, 26, of Allenwood, was prosecuted at Naas District Court for driving carelessly on a Honda motorcycle at Newhall, Naas, on 1 September. It was claimed he overtook an unmarked garda car and was weaving in and out of traffic. Judge Michele Finan adjourned the matter to 13 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was riding a Honda motorcycle (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt was claimed he overtook an unmarked garda car (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe motorcyclist undertook traffic and was weaving in and out of traffic (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Newhall, Naas, in a southbound direction (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place at around 4.12pm (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeConstantin Balica was prosecuted for driving carelessly (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGarda Bergin gave evidence to the court (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 13 September by Judge Michele Finan (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Naas District Court (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Motorcyclist overtook unmarked garda car - claim

    First court appearance at Naas District Court; case adjourned to 13 September by Judge Michele Finan.

    accused, Constantin Balica, 26, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Constantin Balica