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Patrick Horan
Ireland's road traffic solicitor
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How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System for Driving in Ireland?
"I have never seen someone in possession of a [medical exemption for drugs], and even if they did have one, it wouldn't protect them if they were impaired while driving.

Patrick Horan
Jul 315 min read
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Is Speeding Always Dangerous Driving in Ireland?
"Judges sit through bad crash cases every week.
They’ve seen how fast things go wrong.
They’ve seen the injured parties in court.
They’ve watched CCTV"

Patrick Horan
Jul 303 min read
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Can You Be Prosecuted for Dangerous Driving Even If You Weren’t Pulled Over?
"It’s not necessarily about what happened.
It’s about what could have happened.
And under Irish law, risk is enough"

Patrick Horan
Jul 293 min read
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Can You Be Convicted of Dangerous Driving Without a Crash?
"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?

Patrick Horan
Jul 263 min read
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You’re Asking the Wrong Question About Cannabis and Driving
The Gardai will prosecute you.
Will the court convict you?

Patrick Horan
Jul 233 min read
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How Long After Smoking Cannabis Can You Drive in Ireland
Cannabis & Driving in Ireland: How Long Before You’re Legally Safe? Q: How long after smoking cannabis can I legally drive in Ireland? A:...

Patrick Horan
Jul 222 min read
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Tested Positive, But Felt Sober...
Think of it this way: Alcohol leaves the body in hours.
Cannabis can linger for days.
Cocaine sometimes even longer.
Just because you feel sober doesn’t mean you’re under the legal limit.

Patrick Horan
Jul 192 min read
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Representing Yourself in Court
Can I Represent Myself in a Drink Driving Case in Ireland? C an I defend a drink driving charge without a solicitor? No. Absolutely not....

Patrick Horan
Jul 182 min read
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Can I Avoid a Ban for Drink Driving in Ireland?
Can You Really Avoid a Ban for Drink Driving in Ireland? F irst thing to understand: the ban only happens if you’re convicted That’s the...

Patrick Horan
Jul 163 min read
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How to Get Out of a Drink Driving Charge in Cork
Is there a way out? Keep reading. "I was over the limit. So that’s it, right?" That’s the sentence I hear most. Almost word-for-word....

Patrick Horan
Jul 144 min read
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How to Get Out of a Drink Driving Charge in Dublin
Can You Beat a Drink Driving Charge in Dublin? L et’s start with this: being over the limit isn’t the end. Not even close. In Dublin,...

Patrick Horan
Jul 116 min read
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I drank after the crash — does that get me off the hook?
Are you serious?

Patrick Horan
Jul 103 min read
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I Blew Over the Limit — But I Didn’t Feel Drunk. Can I Still Fight the Case?
Blew Over the Limit but Felt Sober? What Irish Law Really Looks At Q: I blew over the limit but didn’t feel drunk — can I still fight...

Patrick Horan
Jul 92 min read
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The Ultimate Road Traffic Law FAQ — Real Questions Answered by Ireland’s Leading Defence Solicitor
Drink Driving FAQ's...Drug Driving FAQ's

Patrick Horan
Jul 86 min read
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Can I Still Drive Before My Court Date for Drink Driving in Ireland?
In almost all cases, yes

Patrick Horan
Jul 54 min read
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Scared After Being Arrested for Drink Driving? Here’s What Happens Next
Almost every case can be fought

Patrick Horan
Jul 33 min read
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Food, Fatigue & That ‘Safe’ Pint: Why One Drink Tips Some Drivers Over the Limit
Can I drive after one drink Ireland?

Patrick Horan
Jul 11 min read
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Patrick Horan
Jun 295 min read
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Convicted Drink Drivers May Soon Face Breath Test Locks in Ireland
If you're not convicted these things won't apply to you.

Patrick Horan
Jun 275 min read
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Do You Get a Criminal Record for Drink Driving in Ireland?
You don't want a record. So don't get one.

Patrick Horan
Jun 254 min read
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