Sillyboy21
New Member
Hi all,
I got arrested for being over in late sept. There is a whole back story and circumstances that led to me getting in the car when I knew I shouldn’t ,but my judgement was clouded due to the drink - I will now pay the price for that bad decision.
this forum has been a very helpful read , so thought I’d share my sorry....
I was dealing with a family dispute at a property and spent the afternoon opposite the house in the pub drinking - was a very stressful day - evicting drug user squatters .... After my first drink, I arranged for my mrs to pick me up later, as knew I’d end up being over.
long story short , at the end of the day, I went to the house to lock up believing it was empty - only to be jumped and threatened.....I was on my own and was outnumbered , so my flight response was triggered and I stupidly ran and jumped in my car....
they kindly then called the police , ironically - and I ended up getting pulled over and blowing 71.
the resulting 8 hours in custody and the personal humiliation of being arrested with the prospect of losing licence and potentially job, had been weighing on me ever since.
good news - is after a rough few weeks - I’ve come to terms with it. Yes , I’m humiliated and embarrassed, and the consequences are going to be very painful indeed - but, regardless of the circumstances, it was my decision and I will take my medicine when the day comes in December..
I have a good solicitor and am going to try to plea guilty with special circumstances... odds are against me being successful - but I felt the need to at least defend myself. Only impact here is one of cost (increased solicitor fees and likely court costs).... I’m expecting 2 years ban and a lumpy fine.... we’ll see what happens in December.
my message though - is that time does help with the initial shock. I’ve not touched a drop since and don’t feel a need too. This is the toughest thing I’ve been through personally, at time where covid is causing other challenges - but I think once you get to the point of acceptance , things feel better.
hang in there everyone ...
I got arrested for being over in late sept. There is a whole back story and circumstances that led to me getting in the car when I knew I shouldn’t ,but my judgement was clouded due to the drink - I will now pay the price for that bad decision.
this forum has been a very helpful read , so thought I’d share my sorry....
I was dealing with a family dispute at a property and spent the afternoon opposite the house in the pub drinking - was a very stressful day - evicting drug user squatters .... After my first drink, I arranged for my mrs to pick me up later, as knew I’d end up being over.
long story short , at the end of the day, I went to the house to lock up believing it was empty - only to be jumped and threatened.....I was on my own and was outnumbered , so my flight response was triggered and I stupidly ran and jumped in my car....
they kindly then called the police , ironically - and I ended up getting pulled over and blowing 71.
the resulting 8 hours in custody and the personal humiliation of being arrested with the prospect of losing licence and potentially job, had been weighing on me ever since.
good news - is after a rough few weeks - I’ve come to terms with it. Yes , I’m humiliated and embarrassed, and the consequences are going to be very painful indeed - but, regardless of the circumstances, it was my decision and I will take my medicine when the day comes in December..
I have a good solicitor and am going to try to plea guilty with special circumstances... odds are against me being successful - but I felt the need to at least defend myself. Only impact here is one of cost (increased solicitor fees and likely court costs).... I’m expecting 2 years ban and a lumpy fine.... we’ll see what happens in December.
my message though - is that time does help with the initial shock. I’ve not touched a drop since and don’t feel a need too. This is the toughest thing I’ve been through personally, at time where covid is causing other challenges - but I think once you get to the point of acceptance , things feel better.
hang in there everyone ...