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PATRICK
HORAN
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Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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What percentage of drink driving cases are dismissed in Ireland?
Different judges see things differently.
So do you and I.

Patrick Horan
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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How to address a Judge
Mind your Ps and Qs...

Patrick Horan
Jul 28, 20246 min read
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Do I have to give evidence in court?
Careful stepping is required...

Patrick Horan
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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Drug driving case dismissed.
Training is key

Patrick Horan
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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What is the shortest ban for drink driving?
The range is between 90 and 1,460 days.

Patrick Horan
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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How to dress for court
First impressions last

Patrick Horan
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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First time offenders Ireland
Law and Justice are not always the same thing

Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20244 min read
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“Don’t ever wash your car when drunk”.
Some rules about alcohol and vehicles

Patrick Horan
Dec 1, 20238 min read
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Is there any way to get out of a drink driving ban?
Salvation lies within. Sometimes.

Patrick Horan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Can I be arrested for speeding?
Context is key

Patrick Horan
Aug 29, 20237 min read
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What are the sentencing guidelines for drink driving?
There are levels. A lot depends on them.

Patrick Horan
Aug 12, 20235 min read
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Drug driving case withdrawn.
Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.

Patrick Horan
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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Is it zero tolerance for drink driving?
Do you want to go off the road or drive home?

Patrick Horan
Jun 7, 20234 min read
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Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.
Sometimes the interpreter needs to be in court.

Patrick Horan
May 18, 20237 min read
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Motorist who admitted drinking in a pub has drink driving case dismissed.
Honesty is often the best policy.

Patrick Horan
Apr 20, 20233 min read
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First Time Drink Driving Offence Ireland.
Being found guilty means a conviction, and that's something most people have to avoid.

Patrick Horan
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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Drink driving case dismissed as wrong doctor took blood test.
Legally there's a big difference between a "doctor" and a "treating doctor".

Patrick Horan
Apr 3, 20234 min read
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Can you keep your licence after DUI?
Ignore the impossible and focus on what's left.

Patrick Horan
Mar 20, 20235 min read
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How much urine is needed for an alcohol test?
If you opt to give a specimen of urine, how much is enough?

Patrick Horan
Jan 7, 20237 min read
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Drink Driving limit Ireland 2023
Drink driving limits are different for breath, blood or urine.
Knowing them is important.

Patrick Horan
Dec 26, 20225 min read
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