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How to address a Judge
Mind your Ps and Qs...

Patrick Horan
Jul 28, 20246 min read


Do I have to give evidence in court?
Careful stepping is required...

Patrick Horan
Apr 4, 20244 min read


Drug driving case dismissed.
Training is key

Patrick Horan
Mar 5, 20242 min read


What is the shortest ban for drink driving?
The range is between 90 and 1,460 days.

Patrick Horan
Mar 3, 20243 min read


How to dress for court
First impressions last

Patrick Horan
Feb 22, 20244 min read


First time offenders Ireland
Law and Justice are not always the same thing

Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20244 min read


“Don’t ever wash your car when drunk”.
Some rules about alcohol and vehicles

Patrick Horan
Dec 1, 20238 min read


Is there any way to get out of a drink driving ban?
Salvation lies within. Sometimes.

Patrick Horan
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Can I be arrested for speeding?
Context is key

Patrick Horan
Aug 29, 20237 min read


What are the sentencing guidelines for drink driving?
There are levels. A lot depends on them.

Patrick Horan
Aug 12, 20235 min read


Drug driving case withdrawn.
Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.

Patrick Horan
Jul 24, 20234 min read


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


Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.
Sometimes the interpreter needs to be in court.

Patrick Horan
May 18, 20237 min read


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


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


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


Can you keep your licence after DUI?
Ignore the impossible and focus on what's left.

Patrick Horan
Mar 19, 20235 min read


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


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


Caught Driving while Disqualified Ireland
You're at high risk of jail.
You need to tread carefully.

Patrick Horan
Dec 8, 20224 min read
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