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"Committed persistent offender" jailed for endangerment during "mad cap chase" loses appeal
Summary
Larry Connors, 23, of Rathcurragh, Newbridge, Co Kildare, pleaded guilty to endangerment and dangerous driving during a "mad cap chase" on 1 May 2014. He was sentenced by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to six years' imprisonment, with the final two years suspended, and a 20‑year driving ban. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal, ruling the sentence was within the judge's discretion. The case involved Connors travelling westbound on the N81, weaving through traffic and overtaking vehicles, while Gardaí pursued him. He was observed deliberately ramming his car, which was insured and registered to him. At the time of the offence he was disqualified from driving. Connors had 51 prior convictions, 44 of which were for road traffic offences, and was described as a "committed persistent offender." The appeal was dismissed by Mr Justice John Hedigan, who noted that deterrence must play a part in sentencing and that wild driving is unacceptable.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Committed persistent offender" jailed for endangerment during "mad cap chase" loses appeal. Charges or matters: endangerment and dangerous driving in Dublin on May 1, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 1, 2014 Incident
- June 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2015 Incident
- February 2016 Incident
- 2017-03-31 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: endangerment and dangerous driving in Dublin on May 1, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to six years imprisonment with the final two suspended by Judge Pat McCartan on June 24, 2016. He said the sentence imposed was within the judge's discretion.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
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