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Patrick Horan
Ireland's road traffic solicitor
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“Disqualified for drink driving but can I also be disqualified for drug driving from the same incident?”
Double jeopardy?
Patrick Horan
Jun 23, 20246 min read
Drink driving case dismissed due to issue with defendant being handcuffed.
The law on handcuffs.
Patrick Horan
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Arrested for drink driving and given car keys back. Does that mean the Police think I wasn’t drunk?
Be wary of alcohol and car keys.
Patrick Horan
Jun 10, 20242 min read
"I panicked and left the scene of an accident”.
Hold your horses...
Patrick Horan
Jun 1, 20248 min read
Can I travel to America with a conviction?
Respect the rules of the game.
Patrick Horan
May 20, 20244 min read
First time offenders Ireland.
What do Judges take into consideration? Quite a lot actually. CRIMINAL LAW IS CONTEXT-specific. What do I mean? I mean that if two people...
Patrick Horan
May 6, 20244 min read
Can Drug Driving Charges Be Dropped?
In some instances the law requires strict compliance
Patrick Horan
Apr 26, 20243 min read
Patrick Horan
Apr 17, 20244 min read
Drink driving case dismissed as woman unlawfully handcuffed.
Handcuffs can be used in making arrests, just not every arrest.
Patrick Horan
Apr 12, 20248 min read
How to beat a drink driving charge.
The level of alcohol in your system is one factor. There are many others...
Patrick Horan
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Do I have to give evidence in court?
Careful stepping is required...
Patrick Horan
Apr 4, 20244 min read
What is Considered Dangerous Driving?
Driving that involves a direct and serious risk to others
Patrick Horan
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Drink driving case dismissed.
There are many steps in a prosecution. Each one must be proven.
Patrick Horan
Mar 24, 20243 min read
How do I get out of a drink driving offence?
Things are not always what they seem.
Patrick Horan
Mar 18, 20245 min read
Are Court Proceedings Taped?
There are sometimes good reasons to press 'record'
Patrick Horan
Mar 12, 20247 min read
Drug driving case dismissed.
Training is key
Patrick Horan
Mar 5, 20242 min read
What is the shortest ban for drink driving?
The range is between 90 and 1,460 days.
Patrick Horan
Mar 3, 20243 min read
How to dress for court
First impressions last
Patrick Horan
Feb 22, 20244 min read
How to get your driving licence back after disqualification
Privilege, not a right...
Patrick Horan
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Can you refuse a breathalyser Ireland?
Driving the morning after drinking is very unwise
Patrick Horan
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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