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PATRICK
HORAN
SOLICITORS
Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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Who Can be a Witness?
It's easier than you think to end up in court even when you've done nothing wrong.

Patrick Horan
Sep 1, 20224 min read
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This is what happens if you drive while disqualified.
The risk of jail is significant here.
So be prepared.

Patrick Horan
May 13, 20224 min read
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What are the penalties for Dangerous Driving?
A conviction here puts you off the road.
Approach with caution.

Patrick Horan
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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What Speed is Dangerous Driving?
Excess speed can amount to Dangerous Driving.
But it depends on the context.

Patrick Horan
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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What is Considered Dangerous Driving?
There must be a direct and serious risk of injury to others.

Patrick Horan
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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What’s the difference between civil and criminal law?
The winner takes it all.

Patrick Horan
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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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.

Patrick Horan
Feb 22, 20225 min read
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How do I speak in Court?
Judge's like to be referred to as 'Judge', rather than 'Your Honour'.

Patrick Horan
Feb 15, 20223 min read
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How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?
If you drive a car you should probably read this.

Patrick Horan
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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Convicted Driver Insurance (Ireland).
Insurance companies are treacherous. Keep that in mind.

Patrick Horan
Jan 26, 20225 min read
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Is it bad to plead not guilty?
One of the most popular questions searched on Google worldwide every year.
Here's some insights.

Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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What can be detected in a urine test?
What is urinalysis?

Patrick Horan
Jan 17, 20223 min read
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Can you refuse to make a statement?
If someone has made a statement in writing against you, it's time to talk to a solicitor.

Patrick Horan
Jan 17, 20224 min read
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What happens if you get caught drink driving in Ireland? (Part 2)
Once you're in the Garda station you have no option but to cooperate with the procedure.
But there's plenty to pay attention to.

Patrick Horan
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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What happens if you get caught drink driving in Ireland? (Part 1)
There are a number of steps ahead of you in the Garda station.
Here are the first few.

Patrick Horan
Jan 3, 20223 min read
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Is it worth getting a solicitor for drink driving?
Most people couldn't do their job without their car.
Could you?

Patrick Horan
Jan 2, 20222 min read
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What is the penalty for drug driving?
The threat of jail does exist but is rarely used for first-time offenders.
Here's why.

Patrick Horan
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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Drink Driving Technicalities Ireland
"Technicalities" and "loopholes" sound interesting, even exciting.
But they don't exist.

Patrick Horan
Dec 9, 20213 min read
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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.

Patrick Horan
Nov 14, 20213 min read
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I received a summons but my name is misspelled. What happens?
There are times when a case will be struck out, but minor typographical errors aren't usually the reason.

Patrick Horan
Aug 18, 20212 min read
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