supernova48
Member
Hey everyone,
I never knew such a forum existed and never dreamt on being on one, but because of one stupid, shameful decision- here I am.
I was arrested for drink driving on Sunday morning around 3:30am and tested 90 on the roadside. I had been drinking at my friends house and stupidly decided to drive home- Something I have never done before and I'm always usually so careful not to drink when attending such things. I rarely drink in general, but never do when driving, well, only this one time! My plan was to stay at his or infact walk home as I live aprox a mile from his house. But I guess the temptation was too great when walking past my car.
I was pulled over because I was driving around 20mph in a 30. I was taken down to the station and commenced the usual proceedure, however the breathalyser machine there wouldn't give a reading after 4 attempts so I was offered and agreed to a blood sample.
I was booked into the station at aprox. 4am and released just before 9am after giving a reading of 41 roughly an hour earlier
Now I know I'm in limbo until my blood results come back but I'm incredibly anxious of what is going to happen to me. Obviously a ban is going to be in place, plus a fine/community service but what are the realistic chances of being sentenced to prison? I attended a speed awareness course in January this year which means I have 0 points on my license but will this be held against me?
I've sought advice from a specialist solicitor but he said I have to wait for the results. As far as I know, I wasn't made aware that I was able to take a sample for a private testing so the solicitor said that's a possible route we can take to get the case acquitted, but realistically I can't afford that kind of trial.
I have recently broken up from my girlfriend and life for me has been pretty tough over the last 2 years. I'm convinced I suffer with depression and infact brought it up with a doctor on Thursday, but she was only concerned about the original reason I was at the appointment and not the potential depression. I don't know if this will be taken into account. My employer said I may lose my job without my license, I will certainly have to take a pay cut due to being the primary driver in work (I travel all over the southwest in my job).
This is a devastating feeling as you all know, I've barely slept and not eaten. I've called in sick from work today because of lack of sleep, but I will drag myself tomorrow. Any advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note, my knowledge of the legal system is minimal at best. I literally have no idea what to do. Should I get someone to represent me? Do I get a solicitor appointed to me?
Thank you.
I never knew such a forum existed and never dreamt on being on one, but because of one stupid, shameful decision- here I am.
I was arrested for drink driving on Sunday morning around 3:30am and tested 90 on the roadside. I had been drinking at my friends house and stupidly decided to drive home- Something I have never done before and I'm always usually so careful not to drink when attending such things. I rarely drink in general, but never do when driving, well, only this one time! My plan was to stay at his or infact walk home as I live aprox a mile from his house. But I guess the temptation was too great when walking past my car.
I was pulled over because I was driving around 20mph in a 30. I was taken down to the station and commenced the usual proceedure, however the breathalyser machine there wouldn't give a reading after 4 attempts so I was offered and agreed to a blood sample.
I was booked into the station at aprox. 4am and released just before 9am after giving a reading of 41 roughly an hour earlier
Now I know I'm in limbo until my blood results come back but I'm incredibly anxious of what is going to happen to me. Obviously a ban is going to be in place, plus a fine/community service but what are the realistic chances of being sentenced to prison? I attended a speed awareness course in January this year which means I have 0 points on my license but will this be held against me?
I've sought advice from a specialist solicitor but he said I have to wait for the results. As far as I know, I wasn't made aware that I was able to take a sample for a private testing so the solicitor said that's a possible route we can take to get the case acquitted, but realistically I can't afford that kind of trial.
I have recently broken up from my girlfriend and life for me has been pretty tough over the last 2 years. I'm convinced I suffer with depression and infact brought it up with a doctor on Thursday, but she was only concerned about the original reason I was at the appointment and not the potential depression. I don't know if this will be taken into account. My employer said I may lose my job without my license, I will certainly have to take a pay cut due to being the primary driver in work (I travel all over the southwest in my job).
This is a devastating feeling as you all know, I've barely slept and not eaten. I've called in sick from work today because of lack of sleep, but I will drag myself tomorrow. Any advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note, my knowledge of the legal system is minimal at best. I literally have no idea what to do. Should I get someone to represent me? Do I get a solicitor appointed to me?
Thank you.