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Man with 113 previous convictions jailed after high speed chase

Summary

Kenneth Williams, a repeat offender with 113 prior convictions, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving, endangerment, driving without insurance and property damage after a high‑speed chase in November 2019. He was sentenced to four years' imprisonment and a four‑year driving disqualification. The judge noted Williams' dangerous conduct, the threat he posed to the public and Gardaí, his drug problems and the fact he was already serving a lengthy sentence. The court heard that Gardaí pursued Williams in an unmarked car after he fled a petrol station incident, driving through red lights, a T‑junction and a roundabout, and attempting to ram a Garda vehicle. He was eventually apprehended after a chase involving air support and a stinger. Williams, who represented himself, claimed he was under the influence of drugs at the time.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man with 113 previous convictions jailed after high speed chase. Charges or matters: dangerous driving, endangerment, driving with no insurance, and damage to property in the Tyrellstown and Finglas area, on November 5, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 5, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-01-19 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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