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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22443Making off without paying the driver; breach of the Public Order Act · Co. Kildare · 19 Dec 2021

Sean Flynn given Probation Act for taxi fare dispute and public order breach in Clane

Sean Flynn, 30, of Killybegs, Clane, appeared at Naas District Court for making off without paying a €33 taxi fare and breaching the Public Order Act on 19 December 2021 at Millicent Cross, Clane. Judge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act, resulting in no conviction, and directed €50 to the taxi driver with the remainder of a €1,000 donation going to two charitable causes.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Feb
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe taxi fare was €33. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatNo violence was associated with the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant had quite a bit to drink on the occasion. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant was accompanied by his brother. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThere was a dispute over who would pay the fare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Millicent Cross, Clane. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 19 December 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was prosecuted for making off without paying the driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was prosecuted for a breach of the Public Order Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSean Flynn, 30, of Killybegs, Clane, appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act, meaning no conviction. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge directed that €50 go to the taxi driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe remainder of the donation went to two charitable causes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant works in London in renewable infrastructure. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant is sincerely remorseful. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had contacted the taxi driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant brought €1,000 to court as a donation. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant has stopped drinking. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Feb2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Became aggressive with taxi driver and didn't pay fare

    Original court report of the sentencing. Judge applied the Probation Act (no conviction), directed €50 to the taxi driver and the remainder of a €1,000 donation to two charitable causes.

    victimaccused, Sean Flynn, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Flynn