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PATRICK

HORAN

SOLICITORS

Former member of An Garda Siochana.

REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.

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Drug driving case withdrawn.

Jul 24, 20234 min read

Drug driving case withdrawn.

Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.

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Drunk in charge case dismissed.

Jul 17, 20236 min read

Drunk in charge case dismissed.

Driver found sitting intoxicated in driver’s seat acquitted.

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How to get off with drink driving charges.

Jul 3, 20233 min read

How to get off with drink driving charges.

These cases are always hard and luck often plays a big part

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Can Drink Driving Charges be Dropped?

Jul 3, 20233 min read

Can Drink Driving Charges be Dropped?

THE POLICE NEVER, ever, drop drink driving charges. Never. I’m not trying to be rude but you'd be surprised at how often I've heard...

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Is it zero tolerance for drink driving?

Jun 7, 20234 min read

Is it zero tolerance for drink driving?

Do you want to go off the road or drive home?

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Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.

May 18, 20237 min read

Drink Driving case dismissed because of lack of interpreter.

Sometimes the interpreter needs to be in court.

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Drink driving case dismissed as Garda didn’t tell motorist he was detained at roadside.

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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Motorist who admitted drinking in a pub has drink driving case dismissed.

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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First Time Drink Driving Offence Ireland.

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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Drink driving case dismissed as wrong doctor took blood test.

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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Can you keep your licence after DUI?

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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What happens in court for drink driving?

Mar 8, 20238 min read

What happens in court for drink driving?

It's tricky getting to the other side, but you can do it...

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Do you get a criminal record for drink driving?

Feb 16, 20236 min read

Do you get a criminal record for drink driving?

In some cases you can avoid a conviction for drink driving. In some cases...

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How to defend a drink driving charge.

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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How much urine is needed for an alcohol test?

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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Drink Driving limit Ireland 2023

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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What should you say at Court for Drink Driving?

Dec 19, 20225 min read

What should you say at Court for Drink Driving?

You're at risk of being put off the road. Talk to a lawyer, not a friend.

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Caught Driving while Disqualified Ireland

Dec 8, 20224 min read

Caught Driving while Disqualified Ireland

You're at high risk of jail. You need to tread carefully.

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Can you Still drive after being charged with Drink Driving?

Nov 29, 20222 min read

Can you Still drive after being charged with Drink Driving?

The police may charge you with drink driving, but only a Judge can disqualify you.

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Can you win a drink driving case?

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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