Court of Appeal dismisses DPP bid to increase Kevin McMenamin’s sentence

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The Court of Appeal dismissed the Director of Public Prosecutions’ application to review Kevin McMenamin’s sentence for dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. His 21-month prison term and five-year driving disqualification stand.

The court found that although the sentence could be considered lenient, the DPP had not shown a substantial departure from the appropriate sentence. It noted the serious aggravating factors, including McMenamin driving while disqualified, alongside his early guilty plea, remorse, work history and character references.

The case arose from a 2021 collision in which a truck driven by McMenamin struck a cyclist, who suffered severe injuries. The court also observed that the dangerous driving did not involve speed, intoxication or mobile phone use.