Case Summary
Our client was pulled over by the police while driving, where he then blew over the legal alcohol limit. He later pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol. Thanks to our team’s expert defence and representations in court, our client received the lowest possible driving ban of 12 months.
Details of the Case
When pulled over at the roadside, our client provided a blood alcohol reading of 119mg/100ml of blood, where the legal limit for driving in the UK is 80mg. Our client was later charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, to which he pleaded guilty.
For an offence of this nature, the maximum penalty is an unlimited penalty and/or six months’ custody as well as a driving ban for a minimum of twelve months.
Our Defence
Managing Partner Stephen Halloran represented our client on this matter. We provided an expert’s report to the Prosecution which dealt with a calculation to establish the reading at the time of driving, not as the Prosecution initially sought to argue – at the time of providing the specimen of breath.
Stephen made strong representations at Court, urging the Judge to impose a less severe penalty. Our experience in dealing with drink driving cases ensured that our client only received a 12 month driving ban (to be reduced further if a course is completed) and a £100 fine. The situation he faced when initially charged was radically different to the favourable outcome that Stephen helped achieve.
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