drink driving charge advice

[jaspreetathwal]

I have been summoned to appear at a magistrates court for the charge of drink driving.I would appreciate advice on what I should do...
I was pulled over by the metropolitan police and asked to get out of my car (officer did not ask for the keys to be removed,engine was allowed to remain running).upon exiting I was asked my name and for my driving license.after handing it over I was asked how much I had to drink (at which point I said 2 pints) and immediately asked to carry out a roadside breath test.I was not asked as to how long it was since I consumed my last drink and I was not asked to dispose of the cigarette I was smoking.I blew the first time but was asked to carry out once more.upon second test it showed failed much to my dismay.I was taken to police station,booked in and made to carry out next breath test procedure.the result showed 59.I was placed in a cell and released later that morning.
What I'd like to know is what is the likely outcome?whether the fact that keys were not removed and I was not allowed 20minutes since last drink to carry out breathalyser would make any difference to the case?what advice could you provide me with,it would be much appreciated!
Many thanks
Jaspreet Athwal

 

[SeanJoyceStephensons]

For a reading of 59 in breath the Court is likely to consider a disqualification of at least 16 months. A financial penalty would also be imposed.

This presupposes that you intend to plead guilty to the offence with which you are charged.

Should you require a Solicitor it is important to instruct one as early as possible. Drink Driving law is a highly specialised area of law. As such, you are best to seek the services of an expert motoring lawyer in order to maximise your prospects of success. This is particularly so if a ban would result in you losing your job. A conviction would also be a criminal one.


Whilst you may be able to use a duty solicitor at Court, their services cannot be secured until you arrive at Court and they may be limited as to how much time they can spend discussing your case.

The police frequently make errors in the procedure, either at the road side or at the police station. We have proven expertise in defending cases like yours before with success and are able to offer advice on whether the procedure was followed correctly with a view to persuading the Court to rule your breath sample as inadmissible.


We offer 2 levels of service to people who are considering challenging the case against them:


(1) A written opinion on your prospects of success and the defences that can and should be run in your case. This is often used by people who would like to represent themselves or who would like the benefit of our expertise and intend to use a less experienced and cheaper solicitor.


(2) Full representation to trial. If you were successful you would be entitled to reimbursement of your legal fees paid subject to taxation.
If you wanted to proceed further then we would invite you to contact us in order to discuss matters further.