marcus81
New Member
Hi guys, just a quick version of my story. Had gone out for 1 drink on a week night following an argument with my other half, one drink turned into more than a few. Stupidly thought I was fine to drive (didnt feel atall drunk) so me and my frriend started the journey home through the town centre. At the traffic lights there were 2 lanes - police were waiting in the inside lane as the light was red. I drove through the light, passing the police and was pulled over.
Blew 49 and 59 at the police station, opted for blood test and their results came back at 120 so I've been charged and will attend court this Friday.
Am I right in thinking that because I have only had my licence back for 4 months after my previous ban (12 months for driving without due care and attention) that they will take a dim view on this and punish me more than someone with a clean driving history?
With my reading the guidelines state a band C fine and a ban ranging from 12 - 18 months (as far as I remember)
With the fact I ran through the red light and my recent driving convictions I'm expecting ATLEAST the top end of the sentencing guidelines, maybe more. Has anyone else been in a similar situation to mime?
I have found this forum a great help so I'll update this thread once I've been sentenced so it will give others a rough indication of the sentence if they're in a similar situation.
Any words of wisom / advice would be much appreciated! Thanks
Blew 49 and 59 at the police station, opted for blood test and their results came back at 120 so I've been charged and will attend court this Friday.
Am I right in thinking that because I have only had my licence back for 4 months after my previous ban (12 months for driving without due care and attention) that they will take a dim view on this and punish me more than someone with a clean driving history?
With my reading the guidelines state a band C fine and a ban ranging from 12 - 18 months (as far as I remember)
With the fact I ran through the red light and my recent driving convictions I'm expecting ATLEAST the top end of the sentencing guidelines, maybe more. Has anyone else been in a similar situation to mime?
I have found this forum a great help so I'll update this thread once I've been sentenced so it will give others a rough indication of the sentence if they're in a similar situation.
Any words of wisom / advice would be much appreciated! Thanks