2018-04-09
Careless driver who caused serious harm to pedestrian is sentenced to community service
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) A driver whose failure to pay attention led to a serious collision with a man crossing the road has been sentenced to 125 hours of community service in lieu of a six month prison sentence. He said she did not deserve a prison sentence. "This could be termed an accident in the true sense of the word," said Judge Nolan, "there was no aggravating circumstances whatsoever." Judge Nolan previously imposed 125 hours community service in lieu of six months imprisonment and adjourned the case until April for an assessment of suitability for community service.; He said she did not deserve a prison sentence. "This could be termed an accident in the true sense of the word," said Judge Nolan, "there was no aggravating circumstances whatsoever." Judge Nolan previously imposed 125 hours community service in lieu of six months imprisonment and adjourned the case until April for an assessment of suitability for community service.