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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Drug driving case withdrawn.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


How to get off with drink driving charges.
These cases are always hard and luck often plays a big part

Patrick Horan
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Can Drink Driving Charges be Dropped?
THE POLICE NEVER, ever, drop drink driving charges. Never. I’m not trying to be rude but you'd be surprised at how often I've heard...

Patrick Horan
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Is it zero tolerance for drink driving?
Do you want to go off the road or drive home?

Patrick Horan
Jun 7, 20234 min read


Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.
Sometimes the interpreter needs to be in court.

Patrick Horan
May 18, 20237 min read


Drink driving case dismissed as Garda didn’t tell motorist he was detained at roadside.
If you're being detained, and not free to leave, you should at least be told.

Patrick Horan
Apr 29, 20234 min read


Motorist who admitted drinking in a pub has drink driving case dismissed.
Honesty is often the best policy.

Patrick Horan
Apr 20, 20233 min read


First Time Drink Driving Offence Ireland.
Being found guilty means a conviction, and that's something most people have to avoid.

Patrick Horan
Apr 10, 20233 min read


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


Can you keep your licence after DUI?
Ignore the impossible and focus on what's left.

Patrick Horan
Mar 19, 20235 min read


What happens in court for drink driving?
It's tricky getting to the other side, but you can do it...

Patrick Horan
Mar 8, 20238 min read


Do you get a criminal record for drink driving?
In some cases you can avoid a conviction for drink driving. In some cases...

Patrick Horan
Feb 16, 20236 min read
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