Naas Judge refuses request to reduce dangerous driving charges

The Judge refused to reduce dangerous driving charges for a man before Naas District Court. Inspector Mel Smyth outlined at Naas District Court how on May 20, 2016, there was a two car collision on the Sallins Road. The court heard how the accused, with an address in Dublin, failed to stop at the roundabout junction. Evidence was given that the accused had a provisional driving licence. Inspector Smyth yesterday told the court how the evening on the night was wet. The court heard how the person driving the car that he collided into hit a ditch. Evidence was given that the female driver in the other car suffered whip-lash and a fractured nose but has made a full recovery. Defence Barrister Aisling Murphy said: "I would ask you to reduce the sentence to careless driving." Judge Desmond Zaidan said: "It does not get anymore serious than that. He did not stop at the stop sign, the other driver was pushed into the ditch. " Evidence was given that the cleaner who earns between €200 and €300 per week had no previous convictions. Judge Zaidan convicted and fined him €750, he was banned from driving for two years. In the event of appeal, he was ordered to pay €200.