Drew B
Well Known Member
Hello All
My first post here as I am going mental crazy due to DD and have been trawling this great site for some support. First offence in 25 years driving.
8.30am I was involved in a car collision on a country road where the oncoming driver went too fast round a sharp bend and smashed into my car. Both cars badly damaged though fortunately no-one was hurt and the car behind me has it all on dashcam and gave me her details so she could send me the video. The other driver pretty much also admitted responsibility as she kept saying 'I.m sorry'.
Police turn up and I failed the breath test. Following the crash which shook me up badly this completely floored me! They took me to the station and my reading was 47. I had 2.5 glasses of wine the night before, going to bed at about 10.30. All of which I told the police, and felt fine the following morning getting ready for work. I am not a big or regular drinker.
Whilst I was in the cell, a police officer came in an gave me the other driver details. I was not asked to produce my insurance information. Court date set for mid June - the charge is 'exceeded the prescribed limit'.
If I get convicted then i will get a ban, fine, criminal record and lose job, and I will be liable for the damages to my car and be open to the other driver making a case against me as a conviction will void my insurance.
I am seriously freaking out about what could happen.
Has anyone actually used a 'drink drive solicitor'?
There just seems to so many of them out there yet on this forum I have never heard anyone talk about them. Most here either do not have representation or use a duty solicitor.
Any and all replies will be much appreciated.
Drew
My first post here as I am going mental crazy due to DD and have been trawling this great site for some support. First offence in 25 years driving.
8.30am I was involved in a car collision on a country road where the oncoming driver went too fast round a sharp bend and smashed into my car. Both cars badly damaged though fortunately no-one was hurt and the car behind me has it all on dashcam and gave me her details so she could send me the video. The other driver pretty much also admitted responsibility as she kept saying 'I.m sorry'.
Police turn up and I failed the breath test. Following the crash which shook me up badly this completely floored me! They took me to the station and my reading was 47. I had 2.5 glasses of wine the night before, going to bed at about 10.30. All of which I told the police, and felt fine the following morning getting ready for work. I am not a big or regular drinker.
Whilst I was in the cell, a police officer came in an gave me the other driver details. I was not asked to produce my insurance information. Court date set for mid June - the charge is 'exceeded the prescribed limit'.
If I get convicted then i will get a ban, fine, criminal record and lose job, and I will be liable for the damages to my car and be open to the other driver making a case against me as a conviction will void my insurance.
I am seriously freaking out about what could happen.
Has anyone actually used a 'drink drive solicitor'?
There just seems to so many of them out there yet on this forum I have never heard anyone talk about them. Most here either do not have representation or use a duty solicitor.
Any and all replies will be much appreciated.
Drew