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Man convicted of dangerous driving causing death in UK facing extradition

Date
2013-11-26
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Churchtown
County
Dublin

Summary

A 34‑year‑old Dublin man, Stephen James O'Reilly, was brought before the High Court on 26 November 2013 to consider an extradition request from the United Kingdom. The UK has issued a European Arrest Warrant for him, seeking to have him complete a nine‑year sentence for dangerous driving that caused a death, which he received in 2008. O'Reilly was not represented at the hearing; the judge advised him to obtain a lawyer and explained that he could be entitled to free legal aid if he could not afford one. He expressed that he could not return to the UK and became emotional. The court noted concerns about his safety, including a risk of self‑harm, and remanded him in custody until 10 December 2013. The hearing was conducted by Mr Justice John Edwards, with Ann Marie Lawlor BL representing the State and Detective Sergeant Mark O'Neill presenting evidence of the warrant and the revocation of his licence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man convicted of dangerous driving causing death in UK facing extradition. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing death. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Why: He explained that he would be entitled to free legal aid if he couldn't afford one. CNI source report

Case subjects

Stephen James O'Reilly

Applicant

Charges: dangerous driving causing death (Alleged Or Contested)

Outcome: remanded in custody until December 10th

Places mentioned

Journey Or Route
Residence
Court Venue
  • High Court

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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