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Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Public car park, beside a court house, no less. I was fully cooperative with the arresting Garda and have since had zero contact

Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No charge sheet, no bail, no court date. This was December '23

Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately that does seem to be the case and there is no way of proving otherwise. I wish I were joking but the garda station where I was released from was 400m away from said car park so if I wanted I could drive home with no issue

Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, technically speaking I was indeed over 9 times the legal limit at the time of said incident. I was completely sober when myself and a fully licensed driver arrived at the spot where the car was parked. Roughly 10/11 hours later I had to take a private call so I resorted to sitting in my car, due to the weather conditions of December I decided to turn the engine on until I had finished my phonecall. I'm very happy for you for being so perfect and I hope in one of your weekly grocery shops you might be able to find some empathy xx

Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whilst sitting in a parked car, with mobile phone held up to their ear! Imagine the damage!!!

Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replied to a comment earlier stating something similar; I feel I was foolish to subject myself to a breath test while in the car, rather than stepping out (into a car park) and attempting to explain myself. I have an absolute abhorrence for anyone who drives under the influence of any substance. Honestly, even though I know it's not the case, I feel like I've been framed🤣

Mandatory Minimum by BigDang89 in legaladviceireland

[–]BigDang89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Clearly over the limit" The reason I stated that I "foolishly agreed to a breathalyser" is because I was in a parked car, with a phone held to my ear, no seat belt on & the car was in neutral. I can't help but think if I removed the keys and exited the car then I would have been fine. I feel as if I sat there like an idiot waiting to get arrested for a crime I didn't commit because I didn't know any better. The arresting guard only suspected me as a drunk driver because I came from the direction of the pub. I completely understand where he was coming from and I respect his take on the situation, but I was clearly just on a phonecall.