2021-10-29
Learner driver avoids jail for causing serious injuries to cyclist
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He said he had to decide if Galantkiewicz deserved a custodial sentence by reason of her actions by balancing what occurred, as well as the mitigating factors. Judge Nolan imposed a two-year suspended sentence, as well as an automatic four year disqualification from driving.; Last month a jury returned a verdict of guilty on the sole count after deliberating for an hour and a half and sentencing was adjourned to today.