Edinburgh Drink Driving Over 6 Times Limit Minimum Sentence
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This was the second of two cases dealt with by our Mr Simpson at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday 13th November 2020.
Our client hit some gravel and skidded into a roundabout colliding with a post and flipping his car onto its roof.
Police attended and our client was breathalysed and blew an almighty 136ug (over 6 times the legal limit). He was charged with drink-driving.
This was a very serious case. We advised that a plea of guilty at the earliest opportunity would best serve his interests. Our Mr Simpson delivered a plea in mitigation that was so warmly received by the Presiding Sheriff that notwithstanding the extremely high breath alcohol reading the minimum penalty was imposed. Our client was disqualified for a period of 12 months which would be further reduced to 9 months upon his successful completion of the drink-drive rehabilitation scheme. He was also fined £520.
An outstanding result.
Reduced Sentence!
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