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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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Patrick Horan
Aug 6, 20243 min read
What percentage of drink driving cases are dismissed in Ireland?
Different judges see things differently.
So do you and I.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 4, 20244 min read
Do I have to give evidence in court?
Careful stepping is required...
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Patrick Horan
Mar 3, 20243 min read
What is the shortest ban for drink driving?
The range is between 90 and 1,460 days.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20244 min read
First time offenders Ireland
Law and Justice are not always the same thing
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Patrick Horan
Dec 1, 20238 min read
“Don’t ever wash your car when drunk”.
Some rules about alcohol and vehicles
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Patrick Horan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Is there any way to get out of a drink driving ban?
Salvation lies within. Sometimes.
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Patrick Horan
Aug 12, 20235 min read
What are the sentencing guidelines for drink driving?
There are levels. A lot depends on them.
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Patrick Horan
Jul 24, 20234 min read
Drug driving case withdrawn.
Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.
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Patrick Horan
Jun 7, 20234 min read
Is it zero tolerance for drink driving?
Do you want to go off the road or drive home?
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Patrick Horan
May 18, 20237 min read
Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.
Sometimes the interpreter needs to be in court.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Motorist who admitted drinking in a pub has drink driving case dismissed.
Honesty is often the best policy.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 10, 20233 min read
First Time Drink Driving Offence Ireland.
Being found guilty means a conviction, and that's something most people have to avoid.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 3, 20234 min read
Drink driving case dismissed as wrong doctor took blood test.
Legally there's a big difference between a "doctor" and a "treating doctor".
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Patrick Horan
Mar 19, 20235 min read
Can you keep your licence after DUI?
Ignore the impossible and focus on what's left.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 7, 20237 min read
How much urine is needed for an alcohol test?
If you opt to give a specimen of urine, how much is enough?
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Patrick Horan
Dec 26, 20225 min read
Drink Driving limit Ireland 2023
Drink driving limits are different for breath, blood or urine.
Knowing them is important.
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