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Case No. 16088Drug driving · Co. Kildare · 3 Apr 2022

Newbridge man convicted of drug driving in Naas

On April 3, 2022, Arnoldas Muraskauskas, a 44-year-old man listed at an address in Newbridge, County Kildare, committed the offence of driving under the influence of cocaine and benzodiazepine on the M7 Monread North in Naas. On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Judge Desmond Zaidan convicted him in his absence at Naas District Court after he indicated a guilty plea through his defending solicitor. He was given a one-year driving disqualification, a €500 fine and three months to pay it. He has applied for an appeal, which will take place at a later date, as reported on September 15, 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
Arnoldas Muraskauskas, a 44-year-old man, was convicted of driving under the influence of cocaine and benzodiazepine.
Where
The offence took place on the M7 Monread North, Naas, County Kildare.
When
The offence was committed on April 3, 2022.
Other details
  • He has an address listed at Apartment 28, Block B, Hazelwood, Newbridge, County Kildare.
  • He has 25 previous convictions, six of which are road traffic offences.
  • He applied for an appeal, which will take place at a later date.
  • The surname is spelled Muraskauskas in most of the article and Muraskaskaus in one passage.
Cause
Cocaine and benzodiazepine were the drugs involved in the driving offence.
Charges
He was convicted of driving under the influence of cocaine and benzodiazepine.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan convicted him in his absence at Naas District Court on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
  • He indicated a guilty plea through his defending solicitor, Tim Kennelly.
Investigation
Gardaí told the court the facts of the offence, and Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan gave evidence of his previous convictions.
Sentence
  • He was given a one-year driving disqualification and a €500 fine.
  • He was given three months to pay the fine.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place on the M7 Monread North, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence was committed on April 3, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man was convicted of driving under the influence of cocaine and benzodiazepine. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan convicted the man in his absence at Naas District Court on Thursday, September 12. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man indicated a guilty plea through his defending solicitor. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a one-year driving disqualification and a €500 fine. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe man was given three months to pay the fine. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man has 25 previous convictions, six of which are road traffic offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man applied for an appeal, which will take place at a later date. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Newbridge, County Kildare man convicted for driving under the influence of drugs in Naas

    Reports the conviction in absence, the sentence of a one-year driving disqualification and a €500 fine, the three months to pay, and the appeal application.

    convicted, Arnoldas Muraskauskas, 44, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Arnoldas Muraskauskas