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Carpenter had 'glassy eyes' when gardai pulled him over
Summary
Eduard Hupalov was fined €300 and disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to drink driving on Belgard Road. Gardaí said he had glassy eyes and slurred speech, while testing found 61mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath within three hours of driving. Eduard Hupalov was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Carpenter had 'glassy eyes' when gardai pulled him over. Charges or matters: drink driving at Belgard Road, Dublin 24, on February 25, 2024; an offence contrary to Section 4(4)(a) and (5) of the Road Traffic Act 2010. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- February 25, 2024 Incident
- 2026-03-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: drink driving at Belgard Road, Dublin 24, on February 25, 2024; an offence contrary to Section 4(4)(a) and (5) of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Judge Brendan O'Reilly imposed a fine of €300 and disqualified Hupalov from driving for two years.
Places mentioned
- Tallaght
- Tallaght District Court
- Belgard Road
- brought him to Terenure Garda Station
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