KarlJordan
New Member
I was arrested on Sunday 17th March 2018 after I left the family home to take my own life. My final breath test reading was 45, first of my questions is that I am ongoing sufferer from chronic depression, anxiety & PTSD sufferer, would this be considered by the magistrates, furthermore I am under the care of enhanced mental team receiving care for my illnesses & I had gone to end my life, thus not being in capable mindset to evaluate what would be considered safe & right are. Would this be valid mitigation, I am able to supply the medical backing for this. Then secondly when I was arrested the car was stationary on dirt track would this help, thirdly I had only driven a short distance less than half a mile from my home & finally when I was given my breath test I wasn't offered a urine or blood test as I have read on this website this is what the police should offer either if a blow between 40 and 50. This is my first driving offence, well apart from SP30's which I have one on my license.
Due to my ongoing mental conditions I am unsure as what the affect will be on me if I lose my license, as I have just started trying to get back work and taken a part driving job, which needless to say that would be lost if banned. Furthermore I am on ESA Support Group and receive PIP, so I can't afford a solicitor, I do feel I am at massive disadvantage to someone who's not disabled. I believe I wouldn't get Legal Aid as its not given for drink driving charges. Please help as I am getting worse mentally.
Due to my ongoing mental conditions I am unsure as what the affect will be on me if I lose my license, as I have just started trying to get back work and taken a part driving job, which needless to say that would be lost if banned. Furthermore I am on ESA Support Group and receive PIP, so I can't afford a solicitor, I do feel I am at massive disadvantage to someone who's not disabled. I believe I wouldn't get Legal Aid as its not given for drink driving charges. Please help as I am getting worse mentally.