Stirling
New Member
My wife was arrested at out home on Thursday night and taken to the local police station. Apparently a neighbour had called the police - I was away on business. She was breathalised at the station and blew 119mg breath. That is the amount she is charged with.
Irrelevant to this, but a part of the problem is, there has been an ongoing alcohol problem. However, after spending the night in the cells this has finally got the message home. She has now been to to two AA meetings and really sees the error of her ways.
Now clearly with 119mg she is at the upper end of an 22-28 month ban, up to £5000 fine. We need some advice, and I need to know how much a defence will cost and what mitigating circumstances can be pleaded, especially to lower the ban. I travel extensively, we have 2 boys 13 and 15 and they are effectively going to be grounded. Also as my wife only works P/T on minimum wage, will my income be taken into account with regards to the fine and any offer to pay?
I would appreciate any help/advice that can be given.
Irrelevant to this, but a part of the problem is, there has been an ongoing alcohol problem. However, after spending the night in the cells this has finally got the message home. She has now been to to two AA meetings and really sees the error of her ways.
Now clearly with 119mg she is at the upper end of an 22-28 month ban, up to £5000 fine. We need some advice, and I need to know how much a defence will cost and what mitigating circumstances can be pleaded, especially to lower the ban. I travel extensively, we have 2 boys 13 and 15 and they are effectively going to be grounded. Also as my wife only works P/T on minimum wage, will my income be taken into account with regards to the fine and any offer to pay?
I would appreciate any help/advice that can be given.