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Scrambler rider who hit garda patrol has jail term halved
Summary
Craig Kennedy's four-month sentence after dangerous driving and criminal damage involving a scrambler bike and a garda patrol car was halved on appeal, with two months suspended subject to engagement with Men Overcoming Violent Emotions. Craig Kennedy was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Scrambler rider who hit garda patrol has jail term halved. Charges or matters: dangerous driving and the criminal damage of a garda vehicle bumper in relation to the collision. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- May 8, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-02-27 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: dangerous driving and the criminal damage of a garda vehicle bumper in relation to the collision (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Kennedy was sentenced to four months in custody, consecutive to another sentence for a separate matter. The defence solicitor asked that the judge make Kennedy's sentence concurrent to another term he is currently serving.
Places mentioned
- St Ronan's Park
- Dublin
- Collinstown
- Collinstown Road
- District Court Appeals Court
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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