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Drug addict jailed for driving wrong way up M50 loses sentence appeal

Summary

Jimmy Cash, 25, was convicted in February 2013 of endangerment, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and no insurance after driving the wrong way up the M50, crashing into cars. He received a six‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended. In March 2014 Judge Patricia Ryan imposed the sentence. Cash appealed against the sentence, but in July 2015 Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan dismissed the appeal, noting that the court had seriously considered increasing the sentence in light of Cash's prior convictions and subsequent offences. The court also considered the circumstances of the M50 incident, including the police response and the injuries Cash sustained. The appeal was rejected, and no additional jail time was imposed. The case remains at the sentencing stage, with no further outcome reported. Jimmy Cash pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drug addict jailed for driving wrong way up M50 loses sentence appeal. Charges or matters: endangerment, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance on February 19 2013. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 19 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 15 2014 Incident
• 2015-07-09 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Appeal

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