Motorist escapes more serious charges because of name

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Mr Happy appeared in court yesterday -- but he avoided a more serious sentence after the judge became intrigued with not just his name but that of his employer's too.

When John Happy appeared at Naas District Court over motoring offences, Judge Desmond Zaidan heard he worked as a care assistant for a firm called TLC.

"What does TLC stand for?" the judge asked.

"Tender Loving Care (a nursing home)," replied Tony Hanahoe, solicitor for Mr Happy.

"How can I sentence someone to prison who works for a company called Tender Loving Care, and whose name is Mr Happy?" the judge wondered aloud.

Mr Happy, of Church Court, Craddockstown, Naas, Co Kildare, was charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident after he struck another vehicle in a car park on August 7 last year.

The court heard the incident was caught on CCTV, and gardai were able to trace him from his car registration. When questioned by gardai, he said he was not aware he had hit a car.

"I don't accept that," the judge said. "If you hit a stone, you'd know about it. You would know you hit a car."

The judge said it was a shame Mr Happy did not demonstrate tender loving care in his driving.

The court was told Mr Happy had no previous offences. His solicitor said his failure to stay at the scene was uncharacteristic, a result of "blind panic" in the heat of the moment.

The judge asked what sentence the law provided, and was told he could apply a fine of up to €1,000 or up to three months' imprisonment. Mr Happy was fined €750. Three other charges were struck out.

I wonder if Mr. Bastard would have gotten the same treatment :pac:

krudler

Gardai have released this photo of the defendant:

http://www.miscellaneousfinds4u.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/mrhappy.jpg

TPD

Heh heh, class!

The_Minister

That's a nice story.

Adam Selene

Judge Zaidin...
I'm surprised he didnt order Mr Happy sumarrily shot.

He gave someone three months for speeding a while back

L.Jenkins

I wonder if I changed my name to Mr. Happy, could I get away with a spate of crimes around Ireland.

mardybumbum

How does one "wonder aloud"?

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

He was fined €750 out of a possible €1000... The prison sentence was never ever going to come into it in this case...

FFS op, you swear he mowed down a load of school children in steamroller while off his face on tesco's cider and ket... serious heading fail...:mad:

My name is URL

mardybumbum wrote: »

How does one "wonder aloud"?

You just kind of did

L.Jenkins

Adam Selene

sorry, double post

mardybumbum

My name is URL wrote: »

You just kind of did

Wondering aloud, to me, suggests a sound is made.
I didnt attach a soundbyte with my post.
Perhaps some day this will be possible.

admiralofthefleet

my surname is keane, if i go on trial in limerick for dropping litter will i be fucked?

L.Jenkins

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

my surname is keane, if i go on trial in limerick for dropping litter will i be fucked?

Yes, yes you will be!

Cookie_Monster

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

my surname is keane, if i go on trial in limerick for dropping litter will i be fucked?

no, you get a lot of respect for the "Admiral" bit

Saibh

Wonder if he was called Mr Grumpy, what kind of sentence would he get...

Hogzy

Kennedi Helpful Salad wrote: »

He was fined €750 out of a possible €1000... The prison sentence was never ever going to come into it in this case...

FFS op, you swear he mowed down a load of school children in steamroller while off his face on tesco's cider and ket... serious heading fail...:mad:

+1
A prison sentence was never gonna be handed out. He got 75% of the Maximum fine which is justice done. There is no positive gain for throwing these kind of people into jail.

L.Jenkins

Hogzy wrote: »

+1
A prison sentence was never gonna be handed out. He got 75% of the Maximum fine which is justice done. There is no positive gain for throwing these kind of people into jail.

Would be fun though!