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Ireland's road traffic solicitor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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How to Fight a Drink Driving Charge: Court Summons Incorrect Information.
Mistakes on summonses don't happen often, but they do happen.

Patrick Horan
Oct 26, 20224 min read
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How Long Do Police Have to Charge You?
In most cases the police have a limited period of time to prosecute you.

Patrick Horan
Aug 10, 20225 min read
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Do you have to give evidence in court?
Sometimes you do, but in most cases you don't.

Patrick Horan
Jul 2, 20225 min read
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Does a UK driving ban apply in Ireland?
The Authorities in both countries are coordinating databases and enforcing disqualifications.

Patrick Horan
Jun 2, 20226 min read
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What Speed is Dangerous Driving?
Excess speed can amount to Dangerous Driving.
But it depends on the context.

Patrick Horan
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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What is Considered Dangerous Driving?
There must be a direct and serious risk of injury to others.

Patrick Horan
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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What’s the difference between civil and criminal law?
The winner takes it all.

Patrick Horan
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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Is it bad to plead not guilty?
One of the most popular questions searched on Google worldwide every year.
Here's some insights.

Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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What can be detected in a urine test?
What is urinalysis?

Patrick Horan
Jan 17, 20223 min read
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Can you refuse to make a statement?
If someone has made a statement in writing against you, it's time to talk to a solicitor.

Patrick Horan
Jan 17, 20224 min read
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What happens if you get caught drink driving in Ireland? (Part 2)
Once you're in the Garda station you have no option but to cooperate with the procedure.
But there's plenty to pay attention to.

Patrick Horan
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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What happens if you get caught drink driving in Ireland? (Part 1)
There are a number of steps ahead of you in the Garda station.
Here are the first few.

Patrick Horan
Jan 3, 20223 min read
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What is the penalty for drug driving?
The threat of jail does exist but is rarely used for first-time offenders.
Here's why.

Patrick Horan
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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How to get off with drink driving charges.
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is pure chance.
Embrace it.

Patrick Horan
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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