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High speed chase after car driven at garda
Summary
Michael Cawley, aged 22, was sentenced to an additional two and a half years' imprisonment for two counts of endangerment, dangerous driving and driving without a licence. The sentence, imposed by Judge Karen O'Connor at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, was suspended for 18 months on strict conditions and will run consecutively to the three and a half year term he is currently serving for burglary and unauthorised taking of a car. The offence involved Cawley driving a Volvo at speeds up to 140 kilometres per hour, reversing and then driving straight at a Garda on a junction in Tallaght, narrowly missing the officer and forcing other motorists and pedestrians to take evasive action. The Garda lost sight of the vehicle while it was still on the road. Cawley's 35 previous convictions were noted, and the judge highlighted his young age, the aggravating circumstances of the incident, and his progress in custody. Michael Cawley pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High speed chase after car driven at garda. Charges or matters: two counts of endangerment, dangerous driving and driving without a licence on May 15, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 15, 2019 Incident
- 2020-10-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of endangerment, dangerous driving and driving without a licence on May 15, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge O'Connor imposed a total of two and half years imprisonment and suspended the final 18 months on strict conditions. She noted his very young age, telling him he was making good progress and hoped he would take this opportunity but warned she would not hesitate to activate the suspended portion of the sentence if he came before the courts again.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Road Traffic Stage Sentence
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