Drink driving, due in court

[djtdjt]

I am due in court in two weeks time, guilty of drink driving. Breath test limit is 35 mine was 50, blood limit is 80 mine was 95, any advice? obviously guilty, any idea of ban/fine? do i need a solicitor? Thanks.

[mike11111]

If a first offence then on theses readings I would say 12 month ban (automatic) + fine anywhere between £150 - £300.

[New Judge]

Guidelines suggest a fine of a week and a half’s net income (reduced by a third for a guilty plea) and a 12 month disqualification. You will also be ordered to pay about £80 costs and a £15 Victim Surcharge.

You should be offered the opportunity to take the Drink Drivers’ Rehabilitation course. The cost will be about £160 (varies area by area) and if you pay for it and successfully complete it your ban will be reduced by 25% (3 months).

If you intend to plead guilty you should not need representation.