http://businessandlegal.ie/road-traffic-offences Section 50 of the Road Traffic act,1961 provides the offence of being 'drunk in charge'.This presentation looks at what 'drunk in charge' means..
2. Unfit to drive-incapable of having proper
control due to drink or a drug
In charge of a vehicle
In a public place
Intended to drive OR
Intended to attempt to drive
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3. If you are proved to have been in charge it
is presumed that you intended to drive or
attempt to drive
UNLESS
You can show otherwise
If the Garda is of the opinion that you are
committing or committed this offence he
does NOT need an warrant to arrest
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4. Generally you will not be granted legal aid
for road traffic offences
However some Judges will grant a legal
aid certificate
Some Judges say if you can afford a car,
you can afford legal representation
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5. Tel: 086/ 8121 797 or 046/95 51 362
terry@businessandlegal.ie
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On criminal legal aid panels in Dublin,
Kildare, Meath and elsewhere
Learn more about road traffic offences and
law here.
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