RC5488
New Member
Hi,
I am seeking advice after I was caught drink driving on the 20th May in Derbyshire. I was breathalysed and had a final result of 81 micro grams. Also, I was charged with driving with no insurance and "twoc" as I was driving a friends car. I was at the time intending to return the vehicle to his home address from my home address (which is approximately 4 miles) and I was caught approximately a quarter of a mile away from his home. My friend has told me that he doesn't intend to press charges in regards to the "twoc" offence and has been required by the police to give a forthcoming statement tomorrow. Reasons for this are because I have simply made a huge life mistake and that our friendship and loyalty towards one another has lasted years.
I have no previous convictions at all in my life and this is my first ever offences. I have held a licence for over 5 years and without any motoring convictions until now. I am seeking advice on what is best to do before my court case on the 5th June and whether I really need a solicitor or not. Also, I would like to know what is the likely outcomes and sentences from the magistrates court. I already understand the fact that I will have a minimum 12 month driving ban, but any other fines and implications and advice would be greatly appreciated as I have never had to go through any of this at all.
Kind rgds
I am seeking advice after I was caught drink driving on the 20th May in Derbyshire. I was breathalysed and had a final result of 81 micro grams. Also, I was charged with driving with no insurance and "twoc" as I was driving a friends car. I was at the time intending to return the vehicle to his home address from my home address (which is approximately 4 miles) and I was caught approximately a quarter of a mile away from his home. My friend has told me that he doesn't intend to press charges in regards to the "twoc" offence and has been required by the police to give a forthcoming statement tomorrow. Reasons for this are because I have simply made a huge life mistake and that our friendship and loyalty towards one another has lasted years.
I have no previous convictions at all in my life and this is my first ever offences. I have held a licence for over 5 years and without any motoring convictions until now. I am seeking advice on what is best to do before my court case on the 5th June and whether I really need a solicitor or not. Also, I would like to know what is the likely outcomes and sentences from the magistrates court. I already understand the fact that I will have a minimum 12 month driving ban, but any other fines and implications and advice would be greatly appreciated as I have never had to go through any of this at all.
Kind rgds