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The Judge Was With You—Until They Heard What You Did in Custody
Pick your fights...

Patrick Horan
Jun 75 min read


Can I Legally Drive the Day After Taking MDMA or Ketamine in Ireland?
You don't have to have drugs in your system to be arrested...

Patrick Horan
Jun 55 min read


What Is Dangerous Driving — And When Will a Judge Reduce It to Careless Driving?
What Is Dangerous Driving in Ireland? | Can It Be Reduced to Careless Driving? “It’s Just Speeding, Right?” Plenty of people think that....

Patrick Horan
Jun 47 min read


“You’re Not Just Scared — You’re Ashamed”: The Emotional Toll of a Drug Driving Charge
Take a deep breath

Patrick Horan
Jun 24 min read


Part 2: More Common Drink Driving Questions in Ireland- Drink Driving FAQ’s
Don't listen to your 'friend'...

Patrick Horan
Jun 24 min read


The Biggest Lies People Believe About Drink Driving Charges (And What Actually Happens in Court)- Part 2
Pay close attention

Patrick Horan
Jun 14 min read


Are Drink Driving Court Cases Public in Ireland?
Yes, but probably no...

Patrick Horan
Jun 13 min read


Why Wasn’t the Garda Who Arrested Me in Court Today?
Steady as you go

Patrick Horan
May 312 min read


The Biggest Lies People Believe About Drink Driving Charges (And What Actually Happens in Court)- Part 1
Lies are just that.

Patrick Horan
May 304 min read


I've Been Charged with Drink Driving – What Happens Next?
Grab a pen and paper

Patrick Horan
May 294 min read


Do I Qualify for Legal Aid in a Drink Driving Case?
It's worth talking about

Patrick Horan
May 293 min read


Drink Driving FAQ’s- Part 1
Bottoms up...

Patrick Horan
May 282 min read


Can a Judge Send You to Jail on Your First Court Date in Ireland?
Jail is not for everyone...

Patrick Horan
May 273 min read


What’s the Difference Between District Court and Circuit Court in Ireland? (Drink Driving Cases)
There's one or two...

Patrick Horan
May 262 min read


Irish Drink Driving Limits 2025: What You Need to Know
Give it thought...

Patrick Horan
May 262 min read



Patrick Horan
May 254 min read



Patrick Horan
May 254 min read


The “Hip Flask” Defence — Why It Rarely Works and Might Get You Convicted Twice
Stop asking ChatGPT for legal advice. It might get you into bigger trouble The “Hip Flask” Defence in Ireland – Why It Rarely Works...

Patrick Horan
May 245 min read


She Told Gardaí She’d Been Drinking — So Why Did the Judge Dismiss Her Case?
Most people think that if you admit to drinking, the case is over. But that’s not how Irish drink driving law works — and this case...

Patrick Horan
May 232 min read


I Only Had One Drink. Can They Still Arrest Me?
Can You Be Arrested After One Drink? | Drink Driving Ireland Meta Description: Think one drink is safe? Find out why even a single glass...

Patrick Horan
May 233 min read
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