question re: drunk driving?
Discussion
Well if its anything compared to the guy who walloped me from behind when i was stationary paying a toll charge at a bridge? and wrote-off my car!He was in the HM forces(RAF)and eh?He got off scot-free!I know that's not much help but i got it off my chest ;-)Kinda scary thinking this guy could be flying over your home as we speak!
>> Edited by rumpelstiltskin on Sunday 3rd July 12:07
>> Edited by rumpelstiltskin on Sunday 3rd July 12:07
anhamgrimmar said:
yes i know he doesnt deserve sympathy, and i know he's a 'wit 'tard, but what is my mate gonna get for being over the limit up in scotland.
he is also HM forces if that makes a difference?
If it's the same as south of the border, drink driving carries a minimum 12 months disqual.
It depends on circs though, How much over the limit, was it an RTC, was he to blame, is it his first DD offence. These aggravating factors can increase the disqual period.
2nd offence, minimum 3 years disqual.
He can elect to take a course which will allow him to lose one week per month of his ban.
HM forces should make no difference other than his ability to do his job might be impaired.
All E&W I'm afraid. Presume it would not be too different in Scotand.
AFAIK:
Drove to the pub, and having had a bout 5/6 pints, decided to leave the car, get a taxi back, sleep it off and then go get the car.
however, he claims he didnt sleep as long as he thought he did, went to get the car, and was collared on a random stop by the BiB.
dont know his 'score' on the breathalyser, but something about his story dosnt add up.
oh yea, he's not a pilot though. he builds bombs.
whats E&W
Drove to the pub, and having had a bout 5/6 pints, decided to leave the car, get a taxi back, sleep it off and then go get the car.
however, he claims he didnt sleep as long as he thought he did, went to get the car, and was collared on a random stop by the BiB.
dont know his 'score' on the breathalyser, but something about his story dosnt add up.
oh yea, he's not a pilot though. he builds bombs.
whats E&W
you need to tell your mate to drop the bullshit, confess all, look contrite and above all dress smartly and speak for himself in court!
magistrates in england tend to get bored with seeing solicitors speaking for clients day in day out!
i was breathalysed for crossing a road and failed, it was real bad luck but such is life, poke the beehive enough and eventually a bastard will nip out and sting you!
speaking to a retired traffic policeman years later, he said the best things in my favour were, the speaking for myself in court and the fact that i was not actively driving on the road and just crossing one,
still got banned but according to mags sentencing guide it was half what it should have been and the fine was £200
magistrates in england tend to get bored with seeing solicitors speaking for clients day in day out!
i was breathalysed for crossing a road and failed, it was real bad luck but such is life, poke the beehive enough and eventually a bastard will nip out and sting you!
speaking to a retired traffic policeman years later, he said the best things in my favour were, the speaking for myself in court and the fact that i was not actively driving on the road and just crossing one,
still got banned but according to mags sentencing guide it was half what it should have been and the fine was £200
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