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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18149Drug driving; driving without insurance · Co. Longford · 19 Feb 2023

Two-year driving ban for drug driving at Longford District Court

On 19 February 2023, Conor Carberry (25) of Whiterock, Longford, was stopped at St Emer's, Ballinalee Road, Longford, after being recorded driving at 80kph in a 50kph zone. Officers believed he was under the influence of an intoxicant, and a subsequent test confirmed cocaine in his system. He was charged with driving with cocaine in his system and failing to produce a driver's licence or insurance, and at Longford District Court he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine without insurance. The court fined him €450 for drug driving and €300 for having no insurance, and the latest report, published by the Longford Leader in February 2024, gives his driving ban as two years, while the key facts list one year for drug driving and two years for no insurance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Conor Carberry pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine without insurance.
  • Carberry was driving at 80kph in a 50kph zone.
Where
Carberry was stopped at St Emer's, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
When
Carberry was stopped on 19 February 2023.
Cause
Officers believed Carberry was under the influence of an intoxicant.
Investigation
A subsequent test confirmed the presence of cocaine in Carberry's system.
Charges
Carberry faced charges of driving with cocaine in his system and failing to produce a driver's licence or insurance.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court, and Carberry had two previous convictions.
Sentence
  • Carberry was fined €450 for drug driving; the key facts say he was banned for one year, while the article says a two-year ban.
  • Carberry was fined €300 for having no insurance and disqualified for two years.
Other details
  • His solicitor said Carberry had ceased taking cocaine and was doing well.
  • The Longford Leader court report is dated 23 February 2024 in its metadata and 25 February 2024 in its text.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatConor Carberry pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine without insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatCarberry was driving at 80kph in a 50kph zone. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereCarberry was stopped at St Emer's, Ballinalee Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenCarberry was stopped on 19 February 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeOfficers believed Carberry was under the influence of an intoxicant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA subsequent test confirmed cocaine in Carberry's system. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeCarberry faced charges of driving with cocaine in his system and failing to produce a driver's licence or insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtCarberry had two previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceCarberry was fined €450 for driving under the influence of cocaine and banned for one year. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceCarberry was fined €300 for having no insurance and disqualified for two years. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Carberry had ceased taking cocaine and was doing well. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Two year ban for drug driving

    Court report on the sentencing of Conor Carberry for a traffic stop in Longford on 19 February 2023.

    convicted, Conor Carberry, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Carberry