What happens when a person is charged with drink driving?

If the blood/urine specimen results DO exceed the maximum legal prescribed limit then they will be charged accordingly and re-released on bail to appear at a magistrates court at a later date ( see below ). In some cases a person may be released by the police without charge and without bail pending any laboratory specimen testing.

Where can I go to report a drink driver?

Meanwhile, if you want to report a drink driver after the drink driving has taken place, you can call the police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Remember, someone can still be over the legal alcohol limit the day after drinking. Can I talk someone out of drink driving?

What happens if your spouse drinks and drives?

If your spouse drinks and drives, hurts someone, and is sued, you could lose everything acquired during the marriage.

Is it against the law to drink drive in the UK?

Everybody knows that drink driving is against the law. Yet, over 70,000 people are still caught doing it by the police every year. [2] If someone is convicted of drink driving they face six months in prison, a driving ban for a year, or a hefty fine. There are strict legal alcohol limits for UK drivers.

If your spouse drinks and drives, hurts someone, and is sued, you could lose everything acquired during the marriage.

Can a spouse be held liable for a drunk driving accident?

This is called negligent entrustment, and you could be held personally liable for the harm caused in an accident of the drunk driving spouse. Since this isn’t a psychology or morality blog, let’s skip to the part about how to legally protect yourself.

When to consult a solicitor for a drink driving case?

Consulting with a solicitor should be done well in advance of the date of your court hearing so that both you and your solicitor can be as well prepared as possible. Our drink driving solicitors directory lists law firms throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales that deal with drink driving cases.

Can a person go to prison for a drink driving offence?

If you are unsure if the offence you are charged with carries a possible prison sentence then you can find out by taking a look at the Magistrates Sentencing Guidelines.