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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13510Dangerous driving · Co. Longford · 12 May 2024

Motorist jailed at Longford District Court for dangerous driving

Martin Doyle pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to dangerous driving, driving without insurance or a licence, a public order breach and refusing a blood sample. Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a prison sentence, a fine and a 10-year driving ban.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Jun
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe refused to give a blood sample to a designated doctor at Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place on May 12, 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe defendant was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMartin Doyle pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance and a licence, a public order breach and refusing a blood sample. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens noted Mr Doyle's guilty plea. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge requested a probation report on whether his suspended sentence should be served concurrently or consecutively. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe received a seven month prison sentence, to run concurrently, for dangerous driving. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €250 for driving without insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe received a five month consecutive prison sentence for refusing a blood sample. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given a 10 year driving ban. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe was already in custody after being sentenced to 12 months in prison for an unrelated matter. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Motorist with 'abysmal' record jailed at Longford District Court for dangerous driving

    Court report on the sentencing of Martin Doyle, who was jailed and banned from driving for 10 years.

    convicted, Martin Doyle, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Doyle