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Can You Be Convicted of Dangerous Driving Without a Crash?
"This is the part people find hardest to accept.
You didn’t crash.
You didn’t kill anyone.
You didn’t even bump a wing mirror.
Maybe you weren’t even speeding?

Patrick Horan
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Tested Positive, But Felt Sober...
Think of it this way: Alcohol leaves the body in hours.
Cannabis can linger for days.
Cocaine sometimes even longer.
Just because you feel sober doesn’t mean you’re under the legal limit.

Patrick Horan
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Representing Yourself in Court
Can I Represent Myself in a Drink Driving Case in Ireland? C an I defend a drink driving charge without a solicitor? No. Absolutely not....

Patrick Horan
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Can I Avoid a Ban for Drink Driving in Ireland?
Can You Really Avoid a Ban for Drink Driving in Ireland? F irst thing to understand: the ban only happens if you’re convicted That’s the...

Patrick Horan
Jul 16, 20253 min read


How to Get Out of a Drink Driving Charge in Dublin
Can You Beat a Drink Driving Charge in Dublin? L et’s start with this: being over the limit isn’t the end. Not even close. In Dublin, just like anywhere else in Ireland, a drink driving charge isn’t the same thing as a conviction. And a conviction isn’t automatic, not unless the prosecution proves every part of the case, beyond a reasonable doubt. "To those people screaming about people “getting off on technicalities” let me say this: you may be whiter than white, You may be

Patrick Horan
Jul 11, 20256 min read


I drank after the crash — does that get me off the hook?
Are you serious?

Patrick Horan
Jul 10, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Road Traffic Law FAQ — Real Questions Answered by Ireland’s Leading Defence Solicitor
Drink Driving FAQ's...Drug Driving FAQ's

Patrick Horan
Jul 8, 20256 min read


Can I Still Drive Before My Court Date for Drink Driving in Ireland?
In almost all cases, yes

Patrick Horan
Jul 5, 20254 min read


Scared After Being Arrested for Drink Driving? Here’s What Happens Next
Almost every case can be fought

Patrick Horan
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Convicted Drink Drivers May Soon Face Breath Test Locks in Ireland
If you're not convicted these things won't apply to you.

Patrick Horan
Jun 27, 20255 min read


Do You Get a Criminal Record for Drink Driving in Ireland?
You don't want a record. So don't get one.

Patrick Horan
Jun 25, 20254 min read


Can I Drive the Morning After Drinking in Ireland?
You sure you want to ask that?

Patrick Horan
Jun 23, 20254 min read


“I’m F***ed, Aren’t I?” — One Drunk Driver's 999 Call That Said Everything
Calling the Gardai on yourself...

Patrick Horan
Jun 19, 20257 min read


Why the Law Forces You to Help Prosecute Yourself – And How That Can Still Favour Your Defence
Do I Have to Give a Breath Sample? | Drink-Driving Solicitor Ireland (drink driving self-incrimination, refusing breath test Ireland,...

Patrick Horan
Jun 18, 20252 min read


How Do Judges Think?
"Sir" and "Miss" are good starts

Patrick Horan
Jun 17, 20256 min read


When a Judge Refuses to be a Judge: Advocacy That Wins, Inside the Courtroom, Lessons from Court.
The law is whatever you want it to be...

Patrick Horan
Jun 15, 20257 min read


Just because you say it doesn’t mean they’ll believe it.
Choose your words wisely

Patrick Horan
Jun 12, 20258 min read


Drug Driving in Ireland: The Quiet Shift That Most People Miss
Facts don't care about how you felt.

Patrick Horan
Jun 11, 20254 min read


How She Avoided Jail: Real Cases Where Drink Driving Almost Ended in Prison
Wisdom is knowing when to stop digging...

Patrick Horan
Jun 9, 20256 min read


Does a Drink Driving Conviction Mean a Criminal Record in Ireland?
Day 4 of 10 – Facing Court in Ireland: What You Need to Know Meta Description: This is part of a 10-day series answering the most common...

Patrick Horan
May 21, 20252 min read
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