Gilln1
Well Known Member
My story is no more than another "I stupidly got in the car after an argument" reason, which I am happy to share, but is really nothing more than that.
I'm a man in his late 40's and I was then pulled over breathalysed at the road side, arrested and blew a 2nd reading of 76 back at the police station which is on my charge sheet. I was obviously kept in custody over night which was one of the most horrible experiences of my life. Since it happened I have been wracked with such sorrow, remorse, fear, self-loathing and guilt about what has happened and what will happen.
I do not have any previous criminal record, when I was caught I was not speeding, not driving erratically, there was no accident and no other people involved. In fact I recall one of the arresting officers commenting that I wasnt doing anything particularly wrong, but i was an odd time to see a car....at the end of the day though their instincts were right, and I cannot condone what I did. I have to say the police throughout treated my with nothing but dignity all things considered.
I've read quite a few different threads on here and there are obviously some very good people on here, and to be truthful I am not quite sure what I am doing writing this. Perhaps to just get it off my chest, to just share the story for others, for thoughts and advice of what people think may a happen when i go to court next week, for peoples opinion of just how bad the punishment may be. The worry of going to prison is quite overwhelming, the whole episode has affected my eating and sleeping.
Seeking "reassurance" in this forum is perhaps the wrong word as I know I am due a hefty punishment, but I do value peoples opinions if genuine. I have decided to use a solicitor which I can see divides opinion in these forums, and will be costing me a tidy sum, but I am so far out of my depth that I feel more comfortable.
If I dont go to prison then when court is over next week, then if its deemed useful I will share what happened so others can use it as reference, and maybe in the future be of help to anyone else here who may need a sounding board should they find themselves in this position.
I'd be very grateful for any thoughts and / or advice
I'm a man in his late 40's and I was then pulled over breathalysed at the road side, arrested and blew a 2nd reading of 76 back at the police station which is on my charge sheet. I was obviously kept in custody over night which was one of the most horrible experiences of my life. Since it happened I have been wracked with such sorrow, remorse, fear, self-loathing and guilt about what has happened and what will happen.
I do not have any previous criminal record, when I was caught I was not speeding, not driving erratically, there was no accident and no other people involved. In fact I recall one of the arresting officers commenting that I wasnt doing anything particularly wrong, but i was an odd time to see a car....at the end of the day though their instincts were right, and I cannot condone what I did. I have to say the police throughout treated my with nothing but dignity all things considered.
I've read quite a few different threads on here and there are obviously some very good people on here, and to be truthful I am not quite sure what I am doing writing this. Perhaps to just get it off my chest, to just share the story for others, for thoughts and advice of what people think may a happen when i go to court next week, for peoples opinion of just how bad the punishment may be. The worry of going to prison is quite overwhelming, the whole episode has affected my eating and sleeping.
Seeking "reassurance" in this forum is perhaps the wrong word as I know I am due a hefty punishment, but I do value peoples opinions if genuine. I have decided to use a solicitor which I can see divides opinion in these forums, and will be costing me a tidy sum, but I am so far out of my depth that I feel more comfortable.
If I dont go to prison then when court is over next week, then if its deemed useful I will share what happened so others can use it as reference, and maybe in the future be of help to anyone else here who may need a sounding board should they find themselves in this position.
I'd be very grateful for any thoughts and / or advice