National court archive · 2026-03-19

Carpenter had 'glassy eyes' when gardai pulled him over

At a glance

Crime
drink driving
People
Eduard Hupalov, Judge Brendan O’Reilly, Jeremiah Breen
Locations
Belgard Road, Dublin 24, Dublin Road, Cavan
Court
Tallaght District Court
Outcome
a fine of €300 and disqualified Hupalov from driving for two years

Summary

Eduard Hupalov was fined €300 and disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to drink driving on Belgard Road. Gardaí said he had glassy eyes and slurred speech, while testing found 61mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath within three hours of driving.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie