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second drink driving offence - shah11

I would appreciate some advice and help if anyone could offer... I have been caught for a second time drink driving. The first time was april 2007 and my breath reading was 44, the second time was in march 2009 and breath reading was 54. Could some one tell me what possible scenarios I face and what i'm likely to get as a sentence. I'm worried, i'm scared and ofcourse upset at my behaviour, more so because i have a pregnant wife and a child due in june. Is there any thing i could say to the court to not take my license away as right now i'm depending on my income from driving.

Have been unemployed for a year and a half but havent resorted to public resources of the state out of self respect and dignity and have just been surviving on what I can get and do. I recently got some work as a chauffeur to start earning an income on the weekends and doing an unpaid voluntary internship in accountancy to gain some experience. I also work with a registered charity and a care home for elderly citizens. Could any of these situations help me out or do I have to pay for my actions ?

Any advice would be appreicated.

second drink driving offence - Avant

"the second time was in march 2009."

Do you mean March 2010? I'd have thought it would have come to court by now if it were 2009. Perhaps you could clarify.

Thanks

Avant (moderator)

second drink driving offence - shah11

yes sorry 2010, I have a court hearing on 6 april 2010

second drink driving offence - Bromptonaut

Get proper legal advice NOW.

second drink driving offence - midlifecrisis

A bus pass would be more appropriate.

second drink driving offence - Avant

I wish I could be more helpful but I just can't see the court being sympathetic, especially as it's your second offence. I fear you'll get a ban of more than 12 months.

Does your wife drive? If not, ideally she should learn but I realise that this costs money. Maybe start training as an accountant if you're enjoying your internship; you can do this while holding down a job.

Another possibility is for your wife to go out to work after the baby is born, leaving you to look after him/her. Worth thinking about if her skills and experience are more marketable than yours.

second drink driving offence - Altea Ego

I would say you are looking at a ban of at least two years, a fat fine depending on your circumstances, and you will be required to satisfy the DSA medical agency you do not have a drink problem.

IF you get your license back, you can kiss goodbye the idea of getting any insurance for at least 5 years, no-one is going to want to insure you.

second drink driving offence - CQ

Second offence within ten years is given a three year mandatory ban also puts the driver in the high risk catagory and a medical is needed before the licence is returned.

As for insurance as long as you were not involved in an accident through drink no problem.

Edited by CQ on 02/04/2010 at 14:50

second drink driving offence - Altea Ego

Two DD bans in three years? Insurance no problem?

Every major insurance company will decline.

second drink driving offence - CQ

And you know that for a fact or are you guessing? I'm only quoting from personal experience.

second drink driving offence - shah11

does anyone know how much the fine would be ? as i hardly have any savings left after a years unemployment and no income received from state funds either......

what are the posibilities of community order , suspended sentence or custodial sentence ???

second drink driving offence - becky tinsley

well i got an £80 fine, 100hrs community service, and a 12month ban but its your second time so they might not be so leaniant with you????? x

second drink driving offence - Bikerkid
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