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Three years for man who knocked over a post mistress and reversed his vehicle over her

Summary

Keith Sullivan, a Meath resident, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment after he deliberately knocked over a post mistress, Ms Vivienne Griffin, and reversed his vehicle over her. The incident occurred on the night of a First Communion when Sullivan, who had a history of violent and threatening behaviour, drove his car at the Griffin family home in a threatening manner. Ms Griffin sustained multiple bruises and a cut to her lip, was unable to return home that night and later stayed with her mother. Sullivan pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to provide a blood or urine specimen. The judge noted that Sullivan had reflected on his actions and appeared remorseful, but the seriousness of the crime warranted the custodial sentence. The case was heard at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Three years for man who knocked over a post mistress and reversed his vehicle over her. Charges or matters: dangerous driving; failing to provide a blood or urine specimen. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 20, 2013 Incident
• 2015-04-20 Publication

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Places mentioned

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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