Driving Under the Influence of Drugs 

If you drive a vehicle or are in charge of a vehicle while you are under the influence of drugs, whether they are illegal drugs, drugs you can buy over the counter (including alcohol)  you are breaking the law.

A defence to this charge is that a person was not the one in charge of the vehicle operating in a public road or area when he or she was stopped for breath analysis test, or that he or she was not operating in a public road or area. It is the obligation of the police officers to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the person charged is actually the one seated on the driver’s seat and in charge of the vehicle operating on a public road or was trying to set in motion the said vehicle.

Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act gives the Court the discretion not to record a conviction against a person charged with any offence. These are often sought after, particularly in relation to drink driving charges. In order to obtain a section 10 you must convince the Court that your circumstances are such that you should be afforded this leniency.

Our drink driving lawyers will advise you of the potential penalties and provide you with no obligation all inclusive fixed fee quote. Their services can, help you to minimise the legal charges against you and they will represent your case in court .