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PATRICK
HORAN
SOLICITORS
Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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Patrick Horan
Oct 6, 20235 min read
What is the Hip Flask defence?
Be careful what you rely on.
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Patrick Horan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Is there any way to get out of a drink driving ban?
Salvation lies within. Sometimes.
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Patrick Horan
Sep 9, 20236 min read
How to lose a case.
Winning is nice, losing less so.
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Patrick Horan
Aug 22, 20234 min read
How long after 12 pints can I drive?
Time is your friend or your enemy, depending on your perspective.
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Patrick Horan
Aug 12, 20235 min read
What are the sentencing guidelines for drink driving?
There are levels. A lot depends on them.
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Patrick Horan
Jul 24, 20234 min read
Drug driving case withdrawn.
Relying on Google Maps is not always wise.
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Patrick Horan
Jul 17, 20236 min read
Drunk in charge case dismissed.
Driver found sitting intoxicated in driver’s seat acquitted.
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Patrick Horan
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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Patrick Horan
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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Patrick Horan
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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Patrick Horan
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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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
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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Patrick Horan
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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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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