DRINK / DRUGS DRIVING OFFENCES
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Driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs covers a significant area of road traffic laws and we could fill a whole website with information. What is outlined below is therefore a brief summary and overview. For further information on a specific issue please contact us.
In relation to drink driving, if a person pleads guilty, how they are dealt with will very much depend upon the level of alcohol at the time of driving. Generally speaking, offences involving lower levels of alcohol will attract fines. Slightly higher levels will attract community orders such as unpaid work. Very high levels of alcohol or repeat offenders may attract consideration of a custodial sentence.
Normally, a drink drive rehabilitation course will be offered. This will allow for a reduction in the length of disqualification in return for attending a completing a designated course. However, those appearing in Court who have already attended such a course in the past will not normally be offered the chance of attending for a second time.
In relation to driving under the influence of drugs, normally a doctor will be called to the police station to examine the motorist. If drugs are still suspected then a blood sample will be taken and analysed to decide the issue. The report will then comment upon whether the amount of drugs in the blood would have affected the ability to drive. This is a complex area and legal advice should always be sought. Again, if a person is convicted then a reduced disqualification may be available through course attendance.
If a person fails to provide a blood, breath or urine sample they will commit an offence. This assumes that procedures are correctly followed and that there are no relevant medical issues affecting a persons ability to comply. If there are medical issues or a person believes that procedures were not correctly followed then legal advice should always be sought. it should be noted that the above procedures will not normally be delayed so as to allow a person to seek legal advice before procedures are commenced.
The other main type of offence in this area is being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle. this can often happen if a person has a drink and decides to sleep it off in their car before driving home. If it can be shown that the person had no intention to drive whilst over the legal limit then they are entitled to be found not guilty. Cases of this type will involve the calling of expert witnesses to give evidence as to how quickly the effect of the alcohol wears off. Before embarking on such a defence, we would always suggest that legal advice is sought.
For the best possible legal advice and representation please contact us. We will ensure that your case is represented in the best possible way thus assuring you the most favourable outcome. Call us now to speak to one of our specialist lawyers.
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