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

Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20244 min read


How can you beat a drink driving charge?
Sometimes in ways you might not expect.

Patrick Horan
Jan 8, 20242 min read


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

Patrick Horan
Dec 1, 20238 min read


ChatGPT's 10 most popular questions about drink driving.
ChatGPT meets non-ChatGPT

Patrick Horan
Nov 9, 20236 min read


UK nurse convicted of drunk in charge in Ireland wins appeal.
If you're disqualified from driving in Ireland you face disqualification in UK.
And vice versa.

Patrick Horan
Nov 2, 20239 min read


What is the Hip Flask defence?
Be careful what you rely on.

Patrick Horan
Oct 6, 20235 min read


How long after 12 pints can I drive?
Time is your friend or your enemy, depending on your perspective.

Patrick Horan
Aug 22, 20234 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


How to get off with drink driving charges.
These cases are always hard and luck often plays a big part

Patrick Horan
Jul 3, 20233 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


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.

Patrick Horan
Apr 29, 20234 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 20, 20235 min read


How to defend a drink driving charge.
Mixing weak arguments with strong arguments gives you a weak argument.

Patrick Horan
Jan 18, 20234 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


Can you win a drink driving case?
Yes, if you're willing to work very hard.

Patrick Horan
Nov 13, 20228 min read
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