Gunty
New Member
Good Afternoon all.
Last night myself and my partner attended a local beer festival, the intention was to leave the car and taxi home, that didn't happen (taxi was approx an hour away), she drove, we got pulled and I had a long walk home whilst she spend the night in the cells.
To say we were stupid is an understatement, and now she is facing court next month. I have to mention that I may have sailed close to the wind in this regard myself and am reassessing my drinking, so I am in no way being judgmental of anyone in this situation.
I've come across this site and I have to say that its advice and support have been a real help.
We will be preparing a statement for the magistrates, I will be assisting her and driving that day.
Questions I have is what realistically will she be facing ? This is a first offence but we recognize that result was high (Breath at 94)
Would mentioning the fact that we did intend to taxi back be worth mentioning in the statement?
For anyone reading this, my advice is never to take a car somewhere with the intention of leaving it and getting back without it, if it's there-its a temptation, best to public transport/taxi to an drinking event and back.
Last night myself and my partner attended a local beer festival, the intention was to leave the car and taxi home, that didn't happen (taxi was approx an hour away), she drove, we got pulled and I had a long walk home whilst she spend the night in the cells.
To say we were stupid is an understatement, and now she is facing court next month. I have to mention that I may have sailed close to the wind in this regard myself and am reassessing my drinking, so I am in no way being judgmental of anyone in this situation.
I've come across this site and I have to say that its advice and support have been a real help.
We will be preparing a statement for the magistrates, I will be assisting her and driving that day.
Questions I have is what realistically will she be facing ? This is a first offence but we recognize that result was high (Breath at 94)
Would mentioning the fact that we did intend to taxi back be worth mentioning in the statement?
For anyone reading this, my advice is never to take a car somewhere with the intention of leaving it and getting back without it, if it's there-its a temptation, best to public transport/taxi to an drinking event and back.