Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.
Sometimes the interpreter needs to be in court.
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PATRICK
HORAN
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Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 29, 20234 min read
Drink driving case dismissed as Garda didn’t tell motorist he was detained at roadside.
If you're being detained, and not free to leave, you should at least be told.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Motorist who admitted drinking in a pub has drink driving case dismissed.
Honesty is often the best policy.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 10, 20233 min read
First Time Drink Driving Offence Ireland.
Being found guilty means a conviction, and that's something most people have to avoid.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 3, 20234 min read
Drink driving case dismissed as wrong doctor took blood test.
Legally there's a big difference between a "doctor" and a "treating doctor".
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Patrick Horan
Mar 19, 20235 min read
Can you keep your licence after DUI?
Ignore the impossible and focus on what's left.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 18, 20234 min read
How to defend a drink driving charge.
Mixing weak arguments with strong arguments gives you a weak argument.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 7, 20237 min read
How much urine is needed for an alcohol test?
If you opt to give a specimen of urine, how much is enough?
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Patrick Horan
Dec 26, 20225 min read
Drink Driving limit Ireland 2023
Drink driving limits are different for breath, blood or urine.
Knowing them is important.
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Patrick Horan
Nov 13, 20228 min read
Can you win a drink driving case?
Yes, if you're willing to work very hard.
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Patrick Horan
Oct 26, 20224 min read
How to Fight a Drink Driving Charge: Court Summons Incorrect Information.
Mistakes on summonses don't happen often, but they do happen.
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Patrick Horan
Jun 2, 20226 min read
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
Feb 22, 20225 min read
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 3, 20222 min read
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.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 3, 20223 min read
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.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 2, 20222 min read
Is it worth getting a solicitor for drink driving?
Most people couldn't do their job without their car.
Could you?
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Patrick Horan
Dec 19, 20214 min read
NEW: First time offenders Ireland.
In life, context is everything
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Patrick Horan
Dec 15, 20213 min read
How to get off with drink driving charges.
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is pure chance.
Embrace it.
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Patrick Horan
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Drink Driving Technicalities Ireland
"Technicalities" and "loopholes" sound interesting, even exciting.
But they don't exist.
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Patrick Horan
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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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