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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
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