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Banned, serial driving offender's €500 to go to Ukrainian refugees
Summary
Karl Cummins, 29, a serial driving offender with 65 convictions including 15 for dangerous driving, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for a dangerous driving offence on 21 July 2017. Cummins had been banned from driving for 16 years since 2015. At the sentencing hearing, he offered €500 as a token of remorse, which the judge directed to be paid to the Irish Red Cross Crisis Appeal to aid Ukrainian refugees. The case was adjourned to 16 June for a community service report. Cummins, who lives on Drumcairn Avenue, Tallaght, has claimed to have turned his life around, describing himself as a committed father and community volunteer. The prosecution noted the incident involved a high‑speed pursuit by Gardaí that was halted to avoid endangering other road users. The judge accepted the charity nomination and ordered the payment to the Red Cross campaign. Karl Cummins pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Banned, serial driving offender's €500 to go to Ukrainian refugees. Charges or matters: dangerous driving at Fettercairn Ring Road, Tallaght on July 21, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 21, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 16 Adjournment
- 2022-03-07 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: dangerous driving at Fettercairn Ring Road, Tallaght on July 21, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case until June 16 for a community service report and ordered the money be paid over to the Red Cross campaign for the assistance of refugees. She said he was willing to give back to the community and do community service.; Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case until June 16 for a community service report and ordered the money be paid over to the Red Cross campaign for the assistance of refugees.
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