Dannib898
Member
Hello all,
I made the biggest mistake of my life last month, I attempted to drive home after drinking in town and a local firearms police patrol vehicle put the blue lights on me to pull over. I attempted to escape doing speeds in excess of 120mph for around 7 miles. I drove over a stinger and pulled over then attempted to drive off again, I then stopped, reversed into a police vehicle and the other police vehicle rammed me off the road. I still tried to drive off and the police smashed all my windows and I was then complient and got cuffed and took to police station.
The police wanted to charge the drink driving and dangerous charge separate (2 court dates) they admitted to my solicitor that this was to make an example of me (double jeopardy) my solicitor made sure court was adjourned and we will be in court next month for both cases of dangerous and drink driving. My solicitor said he is 95% sure it will go to crown court.
I have no previous records I'm 29 and work full time. This is the first time I have ever been in trouble with the police and I know its a very serious case. I'm hoping I get a 2 year ban, fine, community service and suspended sentace. BUT I'm really worried it will end in jail time... Could anyone tell me if I need to seriously worry about jail and if so how long?
Also my insurance have refused to pay out the police as they have put a claim against me for damage to their vehicle. Can the police take me to court for the costs of damage to police vehicle? Will this be linked into court case next month?
Any help would be much appreciated
I made the biggest mistake of my life last month, I attempted to drive home after drinking in town and a local firearms police patrol vehicle put the blue lights on me to pull over. I attempted to escape doing speeds in excess of 120mph for around 7 miles. I drove over a stinger and pulled over then attempted to drive off again, I then stopped, reversed into a police vehicle and the other police vehicle rammed me off the road. I still tried to drive off and the police smashed all my windows and I was then complient and got cuffed and took to police station.
The police wanted to charge the drink driving and dangerous charge separate (2 court dates) they admitted to my solicitor that this was to make an example of me (double jeopardy) my solicitor made sure court was adjourned and we will be in court next month for both cases of dangerous and drink driving. My solicitor said he is 95% sure it will go to crown court.
I have no previous records I'm 29 and work full time. This is the first time I have ever been in trouble with the police and I know its a very serious case. I'm hoping I get a 2 year ban, fine, community service and suspended sentace. BUT I'm really worried it will end in jail time... Could anyone tell me if I need to seriously worry about jail and if so how long?
Also my insurance have refused to pay out the police as they have put a claim against me for damage to their vehicle. Can the police take me to court for the costs of damage to police vehicle? Will this be linked into court case next month?
Any help would be much appreciated