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PATRICK

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SOLICITORS

Former member of An Garda Siochana.

REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.

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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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How to Fight a Drink Driving Charge: Court Summons Incorrect Information.

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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First time Drink Driving offence.

Oct 6, 20223 min read

First time Drink Driving offence.

It's a choice between fighting it or going off the road. There is no third way.

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How long do you have to appeal a court case in Ireland?

Oct 5, 20224 min read

How long do you have to appeal a court case in Ireland?

There are time limits and they are strict.

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Who Can be a Witness?

Sep 1, 20224 min read

Who Can be a Witness?

It's easier than you think to end up in court even when you've done nothing wrong.

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How Long Do Police Have to Charge You?

Aug 10, 20225 min read

How Long Do Police Have to Charge You?

In most cases the police have a limited period of time to prosecute you.

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