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How She Avoided Jail: Real Cases Where Drink Driving Almost Ended in Prison
Wisdom is knowing when to stop digging...
Patrick Horan
Jun 9, 20256 min read
Dangerous Driving in Ireland: Why Your Garda Report Might Go Nowhere
Phoning it in isn't enough...
Patrick Horan
Jun 8, 20254 min read
The Judge Was With You—Until They Heard What You Did in Custody
Pick your fights...
Patrick Horan
Jun 7, 20255 min read
Can I Legally Drive the Day After Taking MDMA or Ketamine in Ireland?
You don't have to have drugs in your system to be arrested...
Patrick Horan
Jun 5, 20255 min read
What Is Dangerous Driving — And When Will a Judge Reduce It to Careless Driving?
What Is Dangerous Driving in Ireland? | Can It Be Reduced to Careless Driving? “It’s Just Speeding, Right?” Plenty of people think that....
Patrick Horan
Jun 4, 20257 min read
“You’re Not Just Scared — You’re Ashamed”: The Emotional Toll of a Drug Driving Charge
Take a deep breath
Patrick Horan
Jun 2, 20254 min read
Part 2: More Common Drink Driving Questions in Ireland- Drink Driving FAQ’s
Don't listen to your 'friend'...
Patrick Horan
Jun 2, 20254 min read
The Biggest Lies People Believe About Drink Driving Charges (And What Actually Happens in Court)- Part 2
Pay close attention
Patrick Horan
Jun 1, 20254 min read
Are Drink Driving Court Cases Public in Ireland?
Yes, but probably no...
Patrick Horan
Jun 1, 20253 min read
Why Wasn’t the Garda Who Arrested Me in Court Today?
Steady as you go
Patrick Horan
May 31, 20252 min read
The Biggest Lies People Believe About Drink Driving Charges (And What Actually Happens in Court)- Part 1
Lies are just that.
Patrick Horan
May 30, 20254 min read
I've Been Charged with Drink Driving – What Happens Next?
Grab a pen and paper
Patrick Horan
May 29, 20254 min read
Do I Qualify for Legal Aid in a Drink Driving Case?
It's worth talking about
Patrick Horan
May 29, 20253 min read
Drink Driving FAQ’s- Part 1
Bottoms up...
Patrick Horan
May 28, 20252 min read
Can a Judge Send You to Jail on Your First Court Date in Ireland?
Jail is not for everyone...
Patrick Horan
May 27, 20253 min read
What’s the Difference Between District Court and Circuit Court in Ireland? (Drink Driving Cases)
There's one or two...
Patrick Horan
May 26, 20252 min read
Irish Drink Driving Limits 2025: What You Need to Know
Give it thought...
Patrick Horan
May 26, 20252 min read
Patrick Horan
May 25, 20254 min read
Patrick Horan
May 25, 20254 min read
The “Hip Flask” Defence — Why It Rarely Works and Might Get You Convicted Twice
Stop asking ChatGPT for legal advice. It might get you into bigger trouble The “Hip Flask” Defence in Ireland – Why It Rarely Works...
Patrick Horan
May 24, 20255 min read
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