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Case No. 21842Driving without insurance · Co. Kildare · 19 Jun 2020

Sentenced to five months for driving without insurance in Kildare

Sean Thackaberry, a 30-year-old man, was caught driving without valid insurance at Rosetown, Oldtown in Kildare on 19 June 2020. He pleaded guilty to the offence. He was convicted at Naas District Court on 16 March 2023. Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a five-month custodial sentence concurrent to his present sentence, a four-year driving disqualification, and a fine of €400. He is currently remanded in custody on other matters and is due to be released the following month.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
He was caught driving without valid insurance.
Where
The offence occurred at Rosetown, Oldtown in Kildare.
When
The offence occurred on 19 June 2020.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.
In court
Sean Thackaberry was convicted at Naas District Court on 16 March 2023.
Sentence
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a five-month custodial sentence concurrent to his present sentence.
  • He was given a four-year driving disqualification and a fine of €400.
Other details
  • He co-operated with gardaí at the time of the offence.
  • He has 57 previous convictions, 16 of which are for road traffic offences, five of which are for driving with no insurance.
  • He is currently remanded in custody on other matters and is due to be released the following month.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe was caught driving without valid insurance at Rosetown, Oldtown in Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 19 June 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSean Thackaberry was convicted at Naas District Court on 16 March 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed a five-month custodial sentence concurrent to his present sentence. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceHe was given a four-year driving disqualification. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceA fine of €400 was imposed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe co-operated with gardaí at the time of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe has 57 previous convictions, 16 of which are for road traffic offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFive of his road traffic offences are for driving with no insurance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe is currently remanded in custody on other matters. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe is due to be released from prison the following month. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: Custodial sentence for Suncroft man for driving with no insurance

    Reports the conviction and sentencing at Naas District Court, including the custodial sentence, driving disqualification, fine, and the defendant's 57 previous convictions.

    convicted, Sean Thackaberry, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Thackaberry