Sentencing for second Drunk In Charge within 10 years

[BillyNoMates]

A friend of mine has just been charged with a second 'in charge of motor vehicle with excess alcohol' offence.

A previous offence was in 2002 where a 12 month Probation Order, �40 fine, 3 year ban and 40 hours Community Service was sentenced.

The first offence was of the order of 160mg breath reading. This offence appears to be a similar amount.

Any advice or thoughts ? Other than the obvious - ditch him as a friend, get him some help etc.

[Cakeboy]

Find out which prison he's going to so you can arrange a visit.

Seriously, I'd reckon on another ban, a large fine and some more community service, possibly with an alcohol misuse course thrown in as well. I highly doubt he'll go to jail as they're overcrowded as it is and there's worse people to put away than him

[HayleyB1985]

hi do not ditch ur mate try and help him get sum help 4 his alcohol problem sit him down and tell him how u r feelin lik u r scared 4 ur mate and get him to book an AA meetin and if he needs a m8 there 4 support then be there 4 him .

[abskil12]

In charge of a motor vehicle is a different offence to driving with excess alcohol. i am surprised that your friend recieved such a long disqualification for in charge as the disqualification is discretionary. When the driver actually drives the vehicle and is caught, the disqualification is mandatory. As this is a second offence for in charge clearly the punishment will be more severe. the legal limit for driving is 35mg of alcohol in breath, so around 160 is a very high reading, higher than a reading i have seen. if the offence is a drink driving offence, the punishment is more severe. Your friend can see the duty solicitor at court on the day free of charge. he may (only may) receive a suspended custodial sentence/ community order depending on mitigation, the driving charge and previous convictions.

[BillyNoMates]

The person in question has been to court.

Told it is likely to be custodial.