Longford District Court: Two year disqualification for motoring offence

A defendant with 14 previous convictions was fined €450 for road traffic offences at Longford District Court.

Denis Dos Anjos (31) of 5 The Mill, Clondra, Longford faced a charge that on October 22, 2023 at Mary Street, Drumish, Longford he drove without insurance or a driving licence.

Sergeant Mark Mahon outlined to the court the details of the events on Sunday, August 22. Sgt Mahon said Mr Dos Anjos was stopped in Drumlish at 2:30pm by Garda Stuart.

The officer spoke to the driver and asked him to produce his driving licence. Mr Dos Anjos told Garda Stuart that he didn't have a licence. The defendant was cautioned and arrested and brought to Longford Garda Station.

Sgt Mahon said the defendant had a total of 14 previous convictions, including three for driving without insurance and had received a driving disqualification for dangerous driving.

Brid Mimnagh said the car her client was driving was fully insured in the name of Mr Dos Anjos's partner. Ms Mimnagh explained that the defendant's partner was driving, but felt unwell and Mr Dos Anjos took over to drive a short distance to his father's house.

The solicitor said the defendant is living in Ireland for 13 year and is in the process of waiting for naturalisation. He is in the processof getting his drivers thoery test.

Taking the facts of the case into consideration Judge Owens said she would registered a conviction and imposed a fine of €450 with four month to pay.

A disqualification of two years was also handed down. The judge granted Mr Dos Anjos legal aid.