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Motorcyclist jailed for breaking pedestrian's legs

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Miguel Pintos, 38, was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment for endangering two pedestrians after losing control of his motorbike on Shangan Road, Ballymun, on 6 May 2018. He was found guilty of endangering a pedestrian and of endangering a second woman, who suffered a fractured ankle. The court imposed a two‑year sentence, suspending the final nine months on strict conditions. The first victim, who sustained broken legs and required 20 stitches to her head and further surgery for plates in her legs, was described as having suffered lasting pain and a fear of motorcycles. The second victim suffered a fractured ankle and became nervous around motorcycles. Pintos had 29 prior convictions, including drug offences, drunk driving and other road traffic offences, but no alcohol or drugs were involved in this incident. He pleaded guilty, expressed remorse, and had taken steps to improve his literacy and engage in voluntary work.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Motorcyclist jailed for breaking pedestrian's legs. Charges or matters: endangerment at Shangan Road, Ballymun, on May 6, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 6, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-07-04 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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