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Ireland's road traffic solicitor
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Can the police crush your car?
An innovative new 'scrappage scheme'

Patrick Horan
Nov 13, 20246 min read
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Do I have to say anything in court?
To speak, or not to speak, that is the question.

Patrick Horan
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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Verbally abusive man acquitted of Drink Driving offence.
An unusual case.

Patrick Horan
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Can you appeal a driving ban Ireland?
When you're going through hell, keep going

Patrick Horan
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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Lifetime driving bans
A never-ending punishment?

Patrick Horan
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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What drugs show up on a roadside drugs test?
Be careful what you take

Patrick Horan
Oct 17, 20245 min read
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This is what happens if you drive while disqualified.
Driving without insurance is very unwise. Driving while disqualified is very dangerous

Patrick Horan
Oct 6, 20244 min read
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Sep 26, 20247 min read
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Patrick Horan
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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If I plead not guilty, will the Judge believe me?
Judges have a specific job.

Patrick Horan
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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What is the penalty for refusing a breath test?
Sometimes it makes perfect sense to cooperate.

Patrick Horan
Sep 12, 20245 min read
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What are the penalties for Dangerous Driving?
The eye of the beholder reigns supreme.

Patrick Horan
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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How to beat a drink driving charge.
Pay close attention...

Patrick Horan
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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How long will two beers show up on a breathalyser?
You're not a scientist. Neither am I...

Patrick Horan
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Drink driving case dismissed as wrong doctor took blood test.
Not every doctor is the same.

Patrick Horan
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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How long after 12 pints can I drive?
Where drink is involved, 'time' is the most valuable thing you can spend.

Patrick Horan
Aug 12, 20244 min read
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What percentage of drink driving cases are dismissed in Ireland?
Different judges see things differently.
So do you and I.

Patrick Horan
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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How to address a Judge
Mind your Ps and Qs...

Patrick Horan
Jul 28, 20246 min read
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What to wear to court.
"Clothes maketh the man".
And woman...

Patrick Horan
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?
They don't work, you know...

Patrick Horan
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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