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Drunk driver was three times over the limit when he struck pedestrian
Summary
Gabor Garics, a 39‑year‑old Hungarian national, was found guilty of endangerment and drink driving after his car, while heavily intoxicated, mounted a curb and struck Anna O'Shea, a 64‑year‑old woman, on North King Street in Dublin on 3 January 2019. O'Shea suffered cuts and a fractured leg, requiring stitches and an 11‑week recovery period. Garics, who had a prior drink‑driving conviction, pleaded guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Pauline Codd sentenced him to four years' imprisonment, suspending the final 18 months on strict conditions, and disqualified him from driving for six years. The court noted Garics was three times over the legal alcohol limit, had an iron bar and two open bottles of spirits in the vehicle, and had left the scene before being apprehended by Gardaí. The judge highlighted the physical, emotional, psychological and financial impact on O'Shea and considered Garics' early guilty plea and cooperation as mitigating factors.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drunk driver was three times over the limit when he struck pedestrian. Charges or matters: endangerment and drink driving at North King Street, Dublin 7, on January 3, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 3, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: endangerment and drink driving at North King Street, Dublin 7, on January 3, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today, Judge Pauline Codd sentenced him to four years imprisonment, but suspended the final 18 months of the sentence on strict conditions. She disqualified Garics from driving for six years.
Places mentioned
- Hampton Wood Crescent
- St Margarets Road
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- North King Street
- Dublin
- Manor Street
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