The Beast
New Member
Greetings,
On Friday, I was arrested for drink driving, having failed the roadside test - I ended up blowing 47 at the police station, but 35 about 60 mins or so later.
It was the result of a heavy (and rather late finishing) party the night before, and foolishly, I never had breakfast.
The thing is, on the charge sheet, the description of the offence states that I was 'driving a motor vehicle along North Street', when in fact, I was sitting waiting in the queue for the car wash at the garage. This is where the officers apprehended me.
I was completely co-operative with the Police all the way, but really quite scared and nervous - I've *never* been in trouble with the law before. I don't recall being offered a blood or urine test, or is this mandatory? Should they have done it anyway? Like I said, I was nervous and not paying full attention, just rolling things around in my mind with worry.
Additionally, my wife is disabled and I'm her full-time carer - I was driving her mobility vehicle on which I'm a named driver, of course - and plus we live in a very rural location.
Is the judge likely to take this into account? I'm really worried.
I've been told to ask for the duty solicitor when I get to court on the 25th - I cannot afford to pay for one, as our only income is from my Wife's disability benefits.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer me.
On Friday, I was arrested for drink driving, having failed the roadside test - I ended up blowing 47 at the police station, but 35 about 60 mins or so later.
It was the result of a heavy (and rather late finishing) party the night before, and foolishly, I never had breakfast.
The thing is, on the charge sheet, the description of the offence states that I was 'driving a motor vehicle along North Street', when in fact, I was sitting waiting in the queue for the car wash at the garage. This is where the officers apprehended me.
I was completely co-operative with the Police all the way, but really quite scared and nervous - I've *never* been in trouble with the law before. I don't recall being offered a blood or urine test, or is this mandatory? Should they have done it anyway? Like I said, I was nervous and not paying full attention, just rolling things around in my mind with worry.
Additionally, my wife is disabled and I'm her full-time carer - I was driving her mobility vehicle on which I'm a named driver, of course - and plus we live in a very rural location.
Is the judge likely to take this into account? I'm really worried.
I've been told to ask for the duty solicitor when I get to court on the 25th - I cannot afford to pay for one, as our only income is from my Wife's disability benefits.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer me.