Can Drug Driving Charges Be Dropped?
In some instances the law requires strict compliance
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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 174 min read
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Patrick Horan
Jan 285 min read
Drink driving arrest on private property dismissed.
Different rules apply to private property
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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Drug driving case withdrawn.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
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 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
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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Patrick Horan
Jul 2, 20225 min read
Do you have to give evidence in court?
Sometimes you do, but in most cases you don't.
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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
May 13, 20224 min read
This is what happens if you drive while disqualified.
The risk of jail is significant here.
So be prepared.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 27, 20221 min read
What are the penalties for Dangerous Driving?
A conviction here puts you off the road.
Approach with caution.
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Patrick Horan
Apr 14, 20222 min read
What Speed is Dangerous Driving?
Excess speed can amount to Dangerous Driving.
But it depends on the context.
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Patrick Horan
Mar 27, 20222 min read
What is Considered Dangerous Driving?
There must be a direct and serious risk of injury to others.
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Patrick Horan
Mar 15, 20222 min read
What’s the difference between civil and criminal law?
The winner takes it all.
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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 26, 20225 min read
Convicted Driver Insurance (Ireland).
Insurance companies are treacherous. Keep that in mind.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Is it bad to plead not guilty?
One of the most popular questions searched on Google worldwide every year.
Here's some insights.
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Patrick Horan
Jan 17, 20223 min read
What can be detected in a urine test?
What is urinalysis?
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