Motorist in Longford was detected driving on two occasions without insurance or a licence
The judge is considering an appropriate sentence for the defendant who has been caught on two separate occasions for the same offence
A judge will consider the appropriate sentence for a motorist who was detected driving on two separate occasions without insurance and a driving licence.
Ricardo Da Silva of 30 Abbeycartron, Longford pleaded guilty at the local district court to the offences.
Garda Aidan Lenehan was conducting a checkpoint at Abeycartron, Longford on October 23, 2024 when he stopped and he made a demand to Mr da Silva to produce his driving licence and insurance but she failed to do so.
The defendant was stopped again driving the same vehicle at Annaly Park, Longford on November 30, 2024 and the same legal demand was made to him.
Mr da Silva, who had four previous convictions, admitted he had no driving licence and the car was subsequently seized.
Solicitor Bríd Mimnagh said her client is a father of three who moved to Ireland two years ago and works full time.
"I genuinely do not think he realised the seriousness of driving with no insurance," she added.
Judge Bernadette Owens decided to adjourn the case until June 17 and she requested a Brazilian interpreter.