upset
New Member
Hello,
I am after advice as to what I should expect.
I am 28, have had no previous convictions, full and clean driving licence for 10 years and was pulled over on Monday at 17.05. Reading at the station was 168 mcg per 100ml and I am very aware of how serious this is.
I have been receiving alcohol support through the local NHS service for 2 years now. I was arrested approx. 3 miles from my home where I was intending to drive home. I had alcohol in the car with me and wanted to dispose of it by pouring it away before I went home. I was on a quiet country lane and no other cars were about. I did not crash the car/hit anything. I was fully cooperative with the police. I have been on anti-depressant medication for over 10 years and recent personal circumstances including being unemployed, I believe are contributing factors in my stupidity and recklessness. I have an appointment with my GP who I will ask for a report of my mental health / alcohol dependency issues. I am seeking legal representation and have been unofficially told I should plead guilty as soon as possible.
Please would you be able to provide me with some indication of what I will face in court? As I have mentioned, this is my first offence and I am very upset and frightened.
Many thanks for your time.
I am after advice as to what I should expect.
I am 28, have had no previous convictions, full and clean driving licence for 10 years and was pulled over on Monday at 17.05. Reading at the station was 168 mcg per 100ml and I am very aware of how serious this is.
I have been receiving alcohol support through the local NHS service for 2 years now. I was arrested approx. 3 miles from my home where I was intending to drive home. I had alcohol in the car with me and wanted to dispose of it by pouring it away before I went home. I was on a quiet country lane and no other cars were about. I did not crash the car/hit anything. I was fully cooperative with the police. I have been on anti-depressant medication for over 10 years and recent personal circumstances including being unemployed, I believe are contributing factors in my stupidity and recklessness. I have an appointment with my GP who I will ask for a report of my mental health / alcohol dependency issues. I am seeking legal representation and have been unofficially told I should plead guilty as soon as possible.
Please would you be able to provide me with some indication of what I will face in court? As I have mentioned, this is my first offence and I am very upset and frightened.
Many thanks for your time.
