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
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Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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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
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
Dec 22, 20211 min read
What is the penalty for drug driving?
The threat of jail does exist but is rarely used for first-time offenders.
Here's why.
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Patrick Horan
Dec 19, 20214 min read
NEW: First time offenders Ireland.
In life, context is everything
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Patrick Horan
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Do I go to court if I have COVID?
No, but you will need some form of proof.
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Patrick Horan
Dec 8, 20213 min read
What happens first Drink Driving offence?
Is banning everyone who is convicted of drink driving really a good idea?
Here's the argument against.
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Patrick Horan
Nov 14, 20213 min read
How Many Drinks before Driving?
On almost any night out it seems this question will come up in conversation.
Here's why finding the answer is virtually impossible.
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Patrick Horan
Oct 17, 20216 min read
How Section 109 works.
Can the Gardai stop you for no reason?
In some circumstances yes they can.
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Patrick Horan
Sep 14, 20212 min read
What qualifies as Dangerous Driving?
Trying to decide what constitutes Dangerous Driving has baffled even Judges over the years.
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Patrick Horan
Sep 8, 20211 min read
What does Careless Driving include?
Careless Driving isn't defined clearly under law.
This may actually help you.
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Patrick Horan
Sep 2, 20212 min read
What is considered Careless Driving?
Careless Driving does carry a potential disqualification from driving, so prepare well.
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Patrick Horan
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Caught Without Insurance in Ireland.
Driving without insurance is something that Judges are becoming increasingly tired of. So you need to prepare well.
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