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TTC Group
You could try to persuade the Police that you have a case for 'special circumstances' in the minimal distance you drove, not really putting other road users at risk. How you were dressed will tend to support what you say and the reasons for moving the car such a short distance. It will depend on what the police officers saw, and if they confirm that you told them immediately about the circumstances, so that it was not thought to be something that you thought up later.
The Police tend to be unsympathetic about 'special circumstances' often taking the view that it is a matter for the court to decide. If the officer was reasonable on the night, and you did explain what had happened, it could be worth having a chat with him when you attend the police station to see if the facts will be considered before deciding on charging you, perhaps getting your account down in a recorded interview. If you send me a PM, I will talk you through the wording that might help.
If that does not work, your next stage would be an approach to CPS, who have to decide if it is in 'the public interest' to proceed with a case. It that fails, you are at the mercy of the court. It really would help to have a solicitor in court, but it will not be cheap as you will need one with experience in drink drive cases. Most generic solicitors do not deal with enough drink drive 'special circumstances' to have the necessary experience to put forward a good case.
The Police tend to be unsympathetic about 'special circumstances' often taking the view that it is a matter for the court to decide. If the officer was reasonable on the night, and you did explain what had happened, it could be worth having a chat with him when you attend the police station to see if the facts will be considered before deciding on charging you, perhaps getting your account down in a recorded interview. If you send me a PM, I will talk you through the wording that might help.
If that does not work, your next stage would be an approach to CPS, who have to decide if it is in 'the public interest' to proceed with a case. It that fails, you are at the mercy of the court. It really would help to have a solicitor in court, but it will not be cheap as you will need one with experience in drink drive cases. Most generic solicitors do not deal with enough drink drive 'special circumstances' to have the necessary experience to put forward a good case.
