Jamesm
New Member
Morning,
Firstly, really insightful forum. Been very helpful reading some of the advice thus far.
I was recently picked up for drink driving, with a reading of 61 for the breathe test.
No arguments from me, no story, just a stupid moment.
The scenario is that I was picked up late at night (2am) after a meal. The roads were relatively quiet, not many people around, no accident etc.
I was well behaved, the police officers said as much, and didn't resist or cause any problems.
I have two 'concerns'. Firstly, around 9 years ago I was given a fixed penalty notice for drunk and disorderly. However I paid that in a timely manner, and have never had a conviction or have never been to court.
And secondly, I have been driving for 1 year only.
Could you kindly advise of what kind of penalty I'm likely to receive, including whether I'm likely to need to resit my test post-ban?
Also, I was not planning on getting a solicitor, and instead using a duty one. Would this suffice, and if so, would I need to request prior to attending court?
Thanks
James
Firstly, really insightful forum. Been very helpful reading some of the advice thus far.
I was recently picked up for drink driving, with a reading of 61 for the breathe test.
No arguments from me, no story, just a stupid moment.
The scenario is that I was picked up late at night (2am) after a meal. The roads were relatively quiet, not many people around, no accident etc.
I was well behaved, the police officers said as much, and didn't resist or cause any problems.
I have two 'concerns'. Firstly, around 9 years ago I was given a fixed penalty notice for drunk and disorderly. However I paid that in a timely manner, and have never had a conviction or have never been to court.
And secondly, I have been driving for 1 year only.
Could you kindly advise of what kind of penalty I'm likely to receive, including whether I'm likely to need to resit my test post-ban?
Also, I was not planning on getting a solicitor, and instead using a duty one. Would this suffice, and if so, would I need to request prior to attending court?
Thanks
James