Who Can be a Witness?
It's easier than you think to end up in court even when you've done nothing wrong.
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Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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Patrick Horan
- Jun 2, 2022
- 6 min
Does a UK driving ban apply in Ireland?
The Authorities in both countries are coordinating databases and enforcing disqualifications.
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Patrick Horan
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
This is what happens if you drive while disqualified.
The risk of jail is significant here.
So be prepared.
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Patrick Horan
- Feb 22, 2022
- 5 min
Drink Driving Case Dismissed as woman was drink driving to escape man who attacked her.
First recorded uses of defences of Duress and Necessity to acquit woman accused of drink driving.
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Patrick Horan
- Jan 26, 2022
- 5 min
Convicted Driver Insurance (Ireland).
Insurance companies are treacherous. Keep that in mind.
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Patrick Horan
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
What is the penalty for drug driving?
The threat of jail does exist but is rarely used for first-time offenders.
Here's why.
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Patrick Horan
- Dec 19, 2021
- 3 min
First time offenders Ireland: What do Judges take into consideration when sentencing?
Judges have a lot of leeway when it comes to imposing sentence.
But some offences are punished the same every time.
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Patrick Horan
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Do I go to court if I have COVID?
No, but you will need some form of proof.
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Patrick Horan
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
What happens first Drink Driving offence?
Is banning everyone who is convicted of drink driving really a good idea?
Here's the argument against.
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Patrick Horan
- Nov 14, 2021
- 3 min
How Many Drinks before Driving?
On almost any night out it seems this question will come up in conversation.
Here's why finding the answer is virtually impossible.
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Patrick Horan
- Oct 17, 2021
- 6 min
How Section 109 works.
Can the Gardai stop you for no reason?
In some circumstances yes they can.
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Patrick Horan
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
What qualifies as Dangerous Driving?
Trying to decide what constitutes Dangerous Driving has baffled even Judges over the years.
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Patrick Horan
- Sep 8, 2021
- 1 min
What does Careless Driving include?
Careless Driving isn't defined clearly under law.
This may actually help you.
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Patrick Horan
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
What is considered Careless Driving?
Careless Driving does carry a potential disqualification from driving, so prepare well.
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Patrick Horan
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Caught Without Insurance in Ireland.
Driving without insurance is something that Judges are becoming increasingly tired of. So you need to prepare well.
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