Sentence doubled for speeding motorist after his appeal

A motorist who sped from gardaí through a red light and a pedestrian crossing hoped to have a three-month jail term overturned on appeal today but the judge decided to double the sentence instead.

Sentence doubled for speeding motorist after his appeal

A motorist who sped from gardaí through a red light and a pedestrian crossing hoped to have a three-month jail term overturned on appeal today but the judge decided to double the sentence instead.

“This man could not care less about orders made by this court. I am increasing the sentence to six months.

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