Rosie Lee
New Member
Hi,
My best friend was arrested and charged on Sunday with drink driving. She was stopped just around the corner from her home and asked that she be allowed to speak to her teen daughter (who was home alone) before being taken to custody. This was refused by officer. She went into house anyway and asked him to remain outside so as not to frighten daughter. He refused and very roughly handcuffed her causing significant bruising and swelling to her wrists.
Also radioed that she was refusing arrest and had a further 2 police cars called. Completely over the top reaction to a small woman wanting to check on her child. Once she had spoken to her daughter, she went without issue with the police.
At police station she did not get legal representation as she just wanted to get home as quickly as possible to her daughter.
Court date is set for a couple of weeks. As she works in education does she have to declare to employer? Should it affect her job other than transport? What are likely results - is a 12 month ban mandatory? And is there any way to speak to a duty solicitor before the actual court date? She cannot afford representation and would likely not qualify for legal aid. Apologies for so many question s but this is completely new to us.
Thank you in advance.
My best friend was arrested and charged on Sunday with drink driving. She was stopped just around the corner from her home and asked that she be allowed to speak to her teen daughter (who was home alone) before being taken to custody. This was refused by officer. She went into house anyway and asked him to remain outside so as not to frighten daughter. He refused and very roughly handcuffed her causing significant bruising and swelling to her wrists.
Also radioed that she was refusing arrest and had a further 2 police cars called. Completely over the top reaction to a small woman wanting to check on her child. Once she had spoken to her daughter, she went without issue with the police.
At police station she did not get legal representation as she just wanted to get home as quickly as possible to her daughter.
Court date is set for a couple of weeks. As she works in education does she have to declare to employer? Should it affect her job other than transport? What are likely results - is a 12 month ban mandatory? And is there any way to speak to a duty solicitor before the actual court date? She cannot afford representation and would likely not qualify for legal aid. Apologies for so many question s but this is completely new to us.
Thank you in advance.