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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
Sep 26, 20247 min read
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Patrick Horan
Aug 29, 20242 min read
How to beat a drink driving charge.
Pay close attention...
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Patrick Horan
Apr 17, 20244 min read
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Patrick Horan
Apr 12, 20247 min read
Drink driving case dismissed as woman unlawfully handcuffed.
Handcuffs can be used in making arrests, just not every arrest.
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Patrick Horan
Mar 24, 20243 min read
Drink driving case dismissed.
There are many steps in a prosecution. Each one must be proven.
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Patrick Horan
Mar 18, 20245 min read
How do I get out of a drink driving offence?
Things are not always what they seem.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 8, 20242 min read
How can you beat a drink driving charge?
Sometimes in ways you might not expect.
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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Drug driving case withdrawn.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
Jul 3, 20233 min read
How to get off with drink driving charges.
These cases are always hard and luck often plays a big part
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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 29, 20234 min read
Drink driving case dismissed as Garda didn’t tell motorist he was detained at roadside.
If you're being detained, and not free to leave, you should at least be told.
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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 18, 20234 min read
How to defend a drink driving charge.
Mixing weak arguments with strong arguments gives you a weak argument.
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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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Patrick Horan
Nov 13, 20228 min read
Can you win a drink driving case?
Yes, if you're willing to work very hard.
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Patrick Horan
Aug 10, 20225 min read
How Long Do Police Have to Charge You?
In most cases the police have a limited period of time to prosecute you.
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Patrick Horan
Feb 22, 20225 min read
Drink Driving Case Dismissed as woman was drink driving to escape man who attacked her.
First recorded uses of defences of Duress and Necessity to acquit woman accused of drink driving.
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