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what are the minimum penalties for first time drink driving offence (not me!)

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miarosemum · 06/08/2011 21:10

just had a friend on the phone very upset that her partner has been arrested for drink driving this afternoon at 3pm on his way to work for drink driving. he blew 48, over the legal limit of 35 and had not drunk since early hours this morning. he honestly did not realise he would still be over the limit, as has been 12 hours at least since last alcoholic drink. he has a clean license, no points on his license. he has no criminal record. they initially stopped him for being a bit over the speed limit on the motorway and then breathalysed him as procedure. he apparently has eaten lots today and slept in till noon. i know none of that matters, but this would also mean he would lose his job due to living in london and working in reading. any ideas on minimum penalties?

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courtzz1998 · 08/10/2017 20:47

For those people with the assy comments have you never made a mistake in your life? Clearly not. He knows hes done wrong. I know hes done wrong. What he gets is his his own fault and own punishment but seriously keep the negative comments to yourself.

ur37416 · 06/05/2018 10:10

Friend of mine was arrested last month the morning after a night out on his way to work.

Facing loosing everything now, job etc. Twice the limit at 08:45 in the morning.

This page gives you an idea of what to expect in terms of sentence, fine etc.. www.drinkdrivinghelp.co.uk/ukdrinkdrivelimitsbanlenghts

Trethew · 06/05/2018 17:20

Why are you reviving a thread which started in 2011?

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