Tag: Mars Bar defence
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Mars Bar Misunderstanding: Driver Avoids Penalty Over Chocolate Claim in Gort Court
Overview of the Case In a distinctive Dublin–to–Gort courtroom moment, a defendant who argued that he was not using a mobile phone while driving—despite a garda report to the contrary—had the case dismissed at Gort District Court. Daniel Fahy, 30, from Woodfield Annagh, Gort, faced a charge connected to using a mobile phone while driving…
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Mars Bar Misunderstanding: Driving Charge Dropped After “Best Excuse” Chocolate Reveal
Overview of the Case A striking courtroom moment in Gort District Court revolved around a seemingly ordinary Mars Bar that became the focal point of a highly unusual defense. Daniel Fahy, a 30-year-old man with an address at Woodfield Annagh, Gort, faced a driving charge that alleged he was using a mobile phone while behind…