advice please

Convicted Driver Insurance

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Hi

about two weeks ago I crashed a vehicle on loan to my company at 2.30am. The Police were called by a passer by and on their arrival I admitted I was the driver of the vehicle. I had consumed one strong pint of beer but due to my work had had very little sleep over the past four days and nothing to eat during the day. I had a colleague with me who confirmed that I went off the road to miss a deer that had darted across the road.

I was tested on the road side which failed and subsequently taken to the station where i tested 70 in breath.

I would be grateful of the following answers:
1. I am aware I will be banned but exactly what am I looking at considering:
- the road was quiet and empty - i was on my way home
- the weather conditions where good
- I doubt the accident would have been avoidable even if I hadn't had a pint
- I crashed the vehicle
- I had a passenger
- I admitted guilt at the scene and co-operated fully with the Police
- I have a clean licence

2. The vehicle was on loan to my company, will it be covered by our insurance?

3. I live in a rural community with two children. I accept the error in my judgement and want to make things right. Whilst my boss has been supportive I obviously want to reduce any ban to the minimum for work and personal reasons.

4. Advice on attending court. Some solicitors have said that I would be best to represent myself, others have suggested I attend with a solicitor.

5. I have attended court once before whilst at university for petty criminal damage. this is now a spent conviction - should I mention it and will it count against me?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks
 
With a reading of 70 microgrammes in breath you will be liable for a disqualification of 17 - 22 months and a fine. The Court should offer you a drink driving rehabilitation course, the successful completion of which will result in your disqualification being reduced by up to 25%.

Your cooperation with police, remorse and domestic circumstances will serve as mitigation. However the fact that you were involved in an accident, with a passenger in the car will serve as significant aggravation, the cause of the accident notwithstanding.

With regard to your question regarding insurance cover, this is a matter for the insurer in question. Some insurers will seek to void their policies where the driver was under the influence of drink or drugs.

It is always advisable to instruct a lawyer to deal with your case as it will improve your chances of obtaining the best result. If you would like to discuss your case with one of our specialist solicitors, please feel free to call 0845 002 0736.


Carl Johnson
Drink Driving Solicitor
On behalf of Sean Joyce
 
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