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Drink driving arrest on private property dismissed.
Different rules apply to private property

Patrick Horan
Jan 28, 20245 min read


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


Drug driving case withdrawn.
Location, location, location...

Patrick Horan
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Drink Driving limits Ireland 2024
FIRST OFF, PAY attention to this. If you exceed the legal limit and are convicted in court, the length of any disqualification is based...

Patrick Horan
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Can you still drive after being caught Drink Driving?
Yes, now use the time wisely to prepare your defence

Patrick Horan
Dec 24, 20232 min read


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

Patrick Horan
Dec 1, 20238 min read


Woman charged with failing to provide a urine specimen has prosecution dismissed.
If you can't provide urine you'll have to provide blood.

Patrick Horan
Nov 20, 20236 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


Woman driving for 6 months without insurance has prosecution dismissed.
It pays to check the small print when dealing with insurance companies.

Patrick Horan
Oct 22, 20234 min read


What is the law for Drug Driving in Ireland?
Some drugs stay in your blood for a long time.

Patrick Horan
Oct 17, 20233 min read


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

Patrick Horan
Oct 6, 20235 min read


Is there any way to get out of a drink driving ban?
Salvation lies within. Sometimes.

Patrick Horan
Sep 22, 20233 min read


How to lose a case.
Winning is nice, losing less so.

Patrick Horan
Sep 9, 20236 min read


Can I be arrested for speeding?
Context is key

Patrick Horan
Aug 29, 20237 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


Drug driving case withdrawn.
Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.

Patrick Horan
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Drunk in charge case dismissed.
Driver found sitting intoxicated in driver’s seat acquitted.

Patrick Horan
Jul 17, 20236 min read
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