"It’s not necessarily about what happened. It’s about what could have happened. And under Irish law, risk is enough"

"This is the part people find hardest to accept. You didn’t crash. You didn’t kill anyone. You didn’t even bump a wing mirror. Maybe you weren’t even speeding?

Drink Driving FAQ's...Drug Driving FAQ's

In almost all cases, yes

If you're not convicted these things won't apply to you.

Driving that involves a direct and serious risk to others

Context is key

Ignore the impossible and focus on what's left.

You're at high risk of jail. You need to tread carefully.

In most cases the police have a limited period of time to prosecute you.

The risk of jail is significant here. So be prepared.

A conviction here puts you off the road. Approach with caution.

Excess speed can amount to Dangerous Driving. But it depends on the context.

There must be a direct and serious risk of injury to others.

First recorded uses of defences of Duress and Necessity to acquit woman accused of drink driving.

Insurance companies are treacherous. Keep that in mind.

There are a number of steps ahead of you in the Garda station. Here are the first few.

The threat of jail does exist but is rarely used for first-time offenders. Here's why.

In life, context is everything

Sometimes the difference between success and failure is pure chance. Embrace it.