AndrewDS
New Member
Hi,
I was stopped in Fulham Rd on the night Sat 2nd/3rd October (abour 00:30am), whilst being drunk in charge of my vehicle, which I instantly admitted on being stopped.
At the station I blew 71mg, and was put in a cell for the night, being rechecked at 6am, blowing 39mg, after which they charged and released me.
The whole time I was fully co-operative with the Police.
This is my first offence, and I have no idea what I am supposed to do at court (on the 11th Ocotber). My concerns are also that 71 is 1mg over the band, and so I suspect I am in for a more severe punishment, and am very worried as I need a car for my job.
Regarding why I was driving when I shouldn't have been, as I explained to the police, I had intended to stay with a girlfriend that night, but an argument resulted in my storming off and decideing to just go home.
I intend to plead guilty and was intending to represent myself, but on reflection I think I need some legal advice and maybe a solicitor, though I fear I may not be able at present to afford one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew
I was stopped in Fulham Rd on the night Sat 2nd/3rd October (abour 00:30am), whilst being drunk in charge of my vehicle, which I instantly admitted on being stopped.
At the station I blew 71mg, and was put in a cell for the night, being rechecked at 6am, blowing 39mg, after which they charged and released me.
The whole time I was fully co-operative with the Police.
This is my first offence, and I have no idea what I am supposed to do at court (on the 11th Ocotber). My concerns are also that 71 is 1mg over the band, and so I suspect I am in for a more severe punishment, and am very worried as I need a car for my job.
Regarding why I was driving when I shouldn't have been, as I explained to the police, I had intended to stay with a girlfriend that night, but an argument resulted in my storming off and decideing to just go home.
I intend to plead guilty and was intending to represent myself, but on reflection I think I need some legal advice and maybe a solicitor, though I fear I may not be able at present to afford one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew