Court reports mentioning Anthony Handley

2017-02-17

Man who killed mother and injured infant with car while in "micro-sleep" walks from court after new sentence

Stage: Appeal

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Sentencing Handley to two years imprisonment on May 10, 2016, Judge Patrick McCartan said he was a good man with a blameless record but he should have been alert to the fact that he was becoming tired behind the wheel. Handley was re-sentenced to two years imprisonment but any unserved portion was suspended.

2017-01-16

Man whose dangerous driving killed young mother and injured infant appeals 2-year sentence

Stage: Sentence

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Sentencing Handley to two years imprisonment on May 10, 2016, Judge Patrick McCartan said he was a good man with a blameless record but he should have been alert to the fact that he was becoming tired behind the wheel. He said he was imposing the two year sentence "to send out the clear message to the community that fatigue must be a phenomenon in the minds of all drivers." He also banned Handley from driving for ten years.

2016-05-10

Two years for "Micro sleep" driver who caused death of young mum

Stage: Sentence

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Photo: Collins) A man who killed a young mother and seriously injured her 15 week old child when he hit them with his car while in "a micro-sleep" has been jailed for two years. Judge Patrick McCartan refused a defence plea for a suspended sentence.

2016-04-05

Dublin man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of Olivia Dunne

Stage: Hearing Or Decision

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Judge Patricia Ryan adjourned the matter for sentencing on May 10 next when all evidence will be heard.

2015-01-15

Balbriggan District Court round-up

Stage: Sentence

Outcome: remand