What will my ban be

[jonnboy]

Hi

I was charged with drink driving with a breath test of a 102. i had had 4 pints and had not eaten all day.
i was very polite with the police and have had no previous convictions or motoring offences. the police officer said 12 months to me after.
i have a character letter saying ive never been involved in anything before also i have a elderly family member who rely's on me for food shopping.

thanks for your help

 

[planty]

you will probally get 18-23 month ban and community order

 

[Forum Moderator]

Hi

I was charged with drink driving with a breath test of a 102. i had had 4 pints and had not eaten all day.
i was very polite with the police and have had no previous convictions or motoring offences. the police officer said 12 months to me after.
i have a character letter saying ive never been involved in anything before also i have a elderly family member who rely's on me for food shopping.

thanks for your help

Upon a first conviction of driving with excess alcohol with a breath reading of 102 sentencing guidelines suggest a low to high level community order and a driving disqualification of between 23 & 28 months.

You are also likely to be offered the chance to take the drink driving rehabilitation course, which, once completed can reduce any period of disqualification imposed by up to 25%.

As the level of alcohol in your body was relatively high you will be classed as a high risk offender. High risk offenders are required to satisfy the DVLA of their fitness to drive by attending a DVLA medical before their driving licence will be returned to them.

Our guide to appearing at magistrates court for drink driving offences may prove useful to you.