The threat of jail does exist but is rarely used for first-time offenders. Here's why.

Sometimes the difference between success and failure is pure chance. Embrace it.

No, but you will need some form of proof.

"Technicalities" and "loopholes" sound interesting, even exciting. But they don't exist.

Is banning everyone who is convicted of drink driving really a good idea? Here's the argument against.

Trying to find the answer is a lot like trying to find out how long a piece of string is.

On almost any night out it seems this question will come up in conversation. Here's why finding the answer is virtually impossible.

Recording what goes on in court is pretty normal these days but some of the reasons why this is so might surprise you.

Can the Gardai stop you for no reason? In some circumstances yes they can.

If you've had an accident you must stop your vehicle. And "stopping" means stopping right away.

If you know where the drugs are stashed, that's the last place you search. Here's why.

The Guards are at your front door with a search warrant. How could they possibly know you had drugs? It’s no mystery really.

Trying to decide what constitutes Dangerous Driving has baffled even Judges over the years.

Careless Driving isn't defined clearly under law. This may actually help you.

Careless Driving does carry a potential disqualification from driving, so prepare well.

If cases collapse they can collapse for any one of a number of reasons. Here's a few of them.

Driving without insurance is something that Judges are becoming increasingly tired of. So you need to prepare well.

What should you include in your written account of what happened when you were arrested? Just everything, that’s all.

You have to be willing to work hard if you want to give yourself the best chance of winning your case.

There are times when a case will be struck out, but minor typographical errors aren't usually the reason.