jtezwe
Member
Hi- i was arrested for drunk driving. Blew 83 in breath and also had a car accident. Majority of damage was my own car which flipped on its side after i hit a parked car on a tight-poorly lit road. I have seen CCTV and i wasn’t driving w recklessly or speeding it was just unfortunate event which knowing me- would’ve probably happened sober (new driver). The police only charged me with drink driving- no mention of accident on my sheet and the officer has confirmed to me the charge is only the driving.
My story is i went to a party planned to walk but was given a final drink that maybe caused me to black out becausecform having that drink to my accident it’s all blank. I am taking full accountability and responsibility and co-operated. This is my first offence ever and o understand that pleading guilty means 17-22 months ban of which my accident is an aggravated feature so i wil prob be on the 22 months end. I do not qualify for legal aid but at the same time i cannot frankly afford what lawyers are quitting me. I therefore am tempted to try get duty solicitor on the day or if that fails to represent myself. My main mitigation is character ref letters- manager, friends (one is a dr) and my family plus i plan to hand write a letter to court too. I just wanted some reassurance that this is a good plan? Some lawyers have advised my case is serious and might be adjourned and others have told me i’m at risk of a community order- so i’m not sure what to do with this information. All i know is i can’t afford their fees… Especially if i am fanlcing fines abs potential claim from my insurer for 3rd party payouts should i get convicted
My story is i went to a party planned to walk but was given a final drink that maybe caused me to black out becausecform having that drink to my accident it’s all blank. I am taking full accountability and responsibility and co-operated. This is my first offence ever and o understand that pleading guilty means 17-22 months ban of which my accident is an aggravated feature so i wil prob be on the 22 months end. I do not qualify for legal aid but at the same time i cannot frankly afford what lawyers are quitting me. I therefore am tempted to try get duty solicitor on the day or if that fails to represent myself. My main mitigation is character ref letters- manager, friends (one is a dr) and my family plus i plan to hand write a letter to court too. I just wanted some reassurance that this is a good plan? Some lawyers have advised my case is serious and might be adjourned and others have told me i’m at risk of a community order- so i’m not sure what to do with this information. All i know is i can’t afford their fees… Especially if i am fanlcing fines abs potential claim from my insurer for 3rd party payouts should i get convicted