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Convicted killer Derek Hutch gets permission to take holiday abroad bail ahead of sentencing for hitting grandmother with motorbike
Summary
Convicted killer Derek Moore, who was banned from driving and was involved in a serious collision that injured a grandmother, has been granted permission to travel abroad for a family holiday while awaiting sentencing. Moore, who has 44 previous convictions, including dangerous driving and drug possession, was involved in a high-speed incident in Dublin where he struck a grandmother, causing her serious injuries. Despite the severity of the case, a judge allowed him to travel abroad for one week. Moore has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and is awaiting sentencing, with the court considering his recent diagnosis of ADHD and his need for medication. The grandmother, who suffered facial injuries, a stroke, and a brain bleed, required extensive medical treatment and is now in constant pain. Moore's legal team argued that he would return to Ireland if allowed to travel, and the judge noted that he had previously complied with bail conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted killer Derek Hutch gets permission to take holiday abroad bail ahead of sentencing for hitting grandmother with motorbike. Charges or matters: dangerous driving causing serious harm to Valentyna Linck on May 27, 2022 at Amiens Street; two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 27, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 29 Adjournment
- 2026-05-01 Publication
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: dangerous driving causing serious harm to Valentyna Linck on May 27, 2022 at Amiens Street; two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) By Fiona Ferguson and Eimear Dodd A judge has granted convicted killer Derek Moore (aka Hutch), who was banned from the roads, high on drugs, driving at 158km/h and pulling wheelies on his motorbike when he struck a grandmother in Dublin city centre, a bail variation allowing him to go on holiday abroad while he awaits his sentence. She said there was an indication that Judge Codd would impose a custodial sentence, but noted defence counsel said they would argue to the contrary.; She had adjourned sentencing until June to allow Moore undergo detoxification from benzodiazepines so he can begin taking medication for his newly-diagnosed ADHD.
Places mentioned
- Dublin city
- Amiens Street
- Champions Avenue
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence
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