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Hi,
I am after a bit of advice in regards to my brother who has been caught drink driving. He was caught after crashing his car (which is now a write off) and has no memory of the incident. His breath test was around 103 I think.
He has only had his licence back for 8 months after previously being banned for crashing into his neighbours car with a reading of 65, for which he served a two year ban.
He doesn't see the point of getting a solicitor as he thinks regardless, he will just receive a ban and a fine, however I'm concerned there's a possibility of a custodial sentence, especially as his defence is that "he can't remember".
He he does have mitigating circumstances such as divorce, and probably undiagnosed depression and as a family we are very much looking for him to get help for alcohol issues.
Would a a solicitor be able to help in this situation? Would a custodial sentence be likely?
thanks
I am after a bit of advice in regards to my brother who has been caught drink driving. He was caught after crashing his car (which is now a write off) and has no memory of the incident. His breath test was around 103 I think.
He has only had his licence back for 8 months after previously being banned for crashing into his neighbours car with a reading of 65, for which he served a two year ban.
He doesn't see the point of getting a solicitor as he thinks regardless, he will just receive a ban and a fine, however I'm concerned there's a possibility of a custodial sentence, especially as his defence is that "he can't remember".
He he does have mitigating circumstances such as divorce, and probably undiagnosed depression and as a family we are very much looking for him to get help for alcohol issues.
Would a a solicitor be able to help in this situation? Would a custodial sentence be likely?
thanks