Limerick motorist put off road for drug driving after checkpoint stop
A YOUNG man was put off the road for one year for drug driving after he was stopped at a garda checkpoint.
Jack Heavenor Cronin, aged 26, of Shannon Grove, Pallaskenry pleaded guilty at Newcastle West Court to the motoring offence.
Garda Leanne McCarthy told the court she was operating a checkpoint in Ballymore, Askeaton at around 6.30pm on January 9, 2021. The garda said she carried out a roadside test which the defendant failed. Mr Heavenor Cronin was conveyed to a garda station where a blood sample later showed the presence of cannabis.
Garda McCarthy said the accused has no previous convictions.
Denis Linehan, solicitor for Mr Heavenor Cronin, asked the investigating garda if his client was fully co-operative?
Garda McCarthy confirmed he was co-operative and pleasant on the date in question.
Mr Linehan said his client has no previous convictions and has since gone off drugs completely.
“His life has taken on a new dimension completely and is back in full employment. He does travel for work,” said Mr Linehan, who asked Judge Carol Anne Coolican to take into account his client’s plea of guilty.
Mr Heavenor Cronin was disqualified from driving for one year and fined €500.