top of page
Patrick Horan
Ireland's road traffic solicitor
Search


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

Patrick Horan
Dec 26, 20256 min read


The Science of Sentencing: Why Different Judges Give Dramatically Different Punishments
Imagine facing a judge for the same crime in two different courtrooms. In one, you get one-year in prison. In the other? Ten years.

Patrick Horan
Sep 25, 20256 min read


FAQ: Dangerous Driving in Ireland
Dangerous Driving FAQ Ireland | Penalties, Reports & Summons Explained What happens if someone reports me for dangerous driving in...

Patrick Horan
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Giving Evidence in Court: Why Accuracy Beats Confidence
The 'best performing' witness does not equate to the most accurate or credible.
Some people are highly skilled at public speaking and in the witness box can seem cool and assured.
But just because someone is calm and composed, does not mean that they are de facto accurate.

Patrick Horan
Sep 12, 20254 min read


Going to Court as a Witness
Listen to the question and answer the question, not some question you think you should be asked.

Patrick Horan
Sep 5, 20252 min read


You've Just Been Sent To Jail
"You had wondered whether you would disappear behind it. You told yourself you wouldn’t.
But you had been lying to yourself and now you would pay the price for that deception too"

Patrick Horan
Aug 28, 202511 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


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


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

Patrick Horan
Apr 4, 20244 min read


This is what happens if you drive while disqualified.
The risk of jail is significant here.
So be prepared.

Patrick Horan
May 13, 20224 min read
bottom of page