betty
New Member
Hi
I recently made the decision to drive home after a drink and a cannabis smoke. I was pulled over for being off centre on the road and blew 38 at the side of the road, which increased to 43 at the station. They took two specimens exactly one after the other. They have taken swabs and blood samples for the cannabis and say they will ensure the results are ready for my court date.
I have recently been a victim of domestic abuse within a 1.5 year relationship. There were many incidents but I only reported two to the police out of manipulation and fear, one which involved him breaking and entering into my address and assaulting me, the other was when I tried to leave and he wouldn't leave me alone after several requests, the officer offered to arrest him for harassment after listening to the abusive voicemails and emails. Again out of fear, I decided to go with a verbal warning as I was frightened he'd be released and be even more fuelled with rage.
I'm wondering what I can do in the meantime and whether evidencing the second paragraph in court will help my reduce my sentence? I contacted a specialist solicitor who stated the help would cost £1200 + VAT. My monthly income is £1700 and I can not really afford this payment. This is my first offence.
I understand I am in band 1 with the alcohol which will mean a 12-16 month ban but my mental and emotional state will surely be taken into consideration? I have the first document outlining the incident and am asking the police to send the second, which I have yet to receive.
Please advise me on the best course of action. I have a great job, I love travel and would hate for this to create barriers in life because of one silly decision I made after a year of hell. I am remorseful and realise I should never have made this decision. It could have ended up a lot worse and I'm grateful it didn't.
I recently made the decision to drive home after a drink and a cannabis smoke. I was pulled over for being off centre on the road and blew 38 at the side of the road, which increased to 43 at the station. They took two specimens exactly one after the other. They have taken swabs and blood samples for the cannabis and say they will ensure the results are ready for my court date.
I have recently been a victim of domestic abuse within a 1.5 year relationship. There were many incidents but I only reported two to the police out of manipulation and fear, one which involved him breaking and entering into my address and assaulting me, the other was when I tried to leave and he wouldn't leave me alone after several requests, the officer offered to arrest him for harassment after listening to the abusive voicemails and emails. Again out of fear, I decided to go with a verbal warning as I was frightened he'd be released and be even more fuelled with rage.
I'm wondering what I can do in the meantime and whether evidencing the second paragraph in court will help my reduce my sentence? I contacted a specialist solicitor who stated the help would cost £1200 + VAT. My monthly income is £1700 and I can not really afford this payment. This is my first offence.
I understand I am in band 1 with the alcohol which will mean a 12-16 month ban but my mental and emotional state will surely be taken into consideration? I have the first document outlining the incident and am asking the police to send the second, which I have yet to receive.
Please advise me on the best course of action. I have a great job, I love travel and would hate for this to create barriers in life because of one silly decision I made after a year of hell. I am remorseful and realise I should never have made this decision. It could have ended up a lot worse and I'm grateful it didn't.