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Error in teen's wholly suspended sentence for dangerous driving that left woman with life-long injuries, court finds
Summary
The Court of Appeal found an error in a wholly suspended three‑year sentence imposed on 19‑year‑old Eric Ryan for dangerous driving that caused serious bodily harm to 32‑year‑old Eve Neylon. Ryan had pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and leaving the scene. The sentence, given by Judge Patricia Ryan, was wholly suspended and required community service for leaving the scene. The Director of Public Prosecutions sought a review, arguing the sentence was unduly lenient, citing Ryan's provisional licence, lack of a supervising driver, and his father's influence. The Court of Appeal, led by Mr Justice George Birmingham, held that the case was of such seriousness that the sentence had to be varied. The court ordered Ryan to pay a weekly contribution to the National Rehabilitation Centre for 12 months and to provide firm proposals for community service, with the matter to be reconvened on 6 February.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Error in teen's wholly suspended sentence for dangerous driving that left woman with life-long injuries, court finds. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to Eve Neylon at Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin on 6 February, 2015; leaving the scene. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- 6 February Hearing Or Sentence
- February 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-01-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to Eve Neylon at Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin on 6 February, 2015; leaving the scene (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was given a wholly suspended three year sentence for dangerous driving by Judge Patricia Ryan and ordered to undertake community service for leaving the scene. The Director of Public Prosecutions sought a review of Ryan's sentence today on grounds that it was "unduly lenient".
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Cliona Park
- Clanbrassil Street
- South Circular Road
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