Former Republic of Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes has avoided jail on appeal for a cocaine seizure and a high car chase in Dublin.
Former Republic of Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes has avoided jail on appeal for a cocaine seizure and a high-speed car chase in Dublin.
He also admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving during the pursuit from the Naas Road to the Phoenix Park. Anthony Stokes during a Republic of Ireland Portrait Session. 24/03/2015 Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile His parents uprooted their lives to join him in the UK and tried to assist him when he developed a drinking problem.
Mr Stokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction for assault causing harm in 2013, which resulted in a suspended sentence and compensation order and a conviction from Scotland for a minor road traffic offence.Life After FootballHowever, he also noted the accused had not come to further Garda attention and a positive mitigation.
The officer activated his patrol car lights, but Mr Stokes failed to stop and continued to the Long Mile Road junction,"which he entered at speed, breaking a red light".
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