Derry man with 86 previous convictions charged with driving while disqualified
Christopher Burke (35) of Glenabbey Close in Derry appeared charged with disorderly behavior and of driving while disqualified
A man charged with driving while disqualified in January was living openly in the city and could have easily been located by police Derry Magistrate's Court heard today.
Christopher Burke (35) of Glenabbey Close in Derry appeared charged with disorderly behavior on May 10 and charged of driving while disqualified on January 23.
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail.
He said there were fears the defendant could fail to appear and added that there was a warrant for Burke in England.
The officer said that the defendant had 86 previous convictions.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said his client was disputing the driving while disqualified that allegedly occurred in January.
He said Burke had been openly living in the city and could have been arrested at anytime.
The solicitor said the driving charge was based on CCTV and Burke denied it was him in the footage.
The solicitor said that the evidence was 'tenuous' and asked for bail to be granted.
Burke was released on bail to appear again on June 5.