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motoring offences
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I was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle, I was taken to a police station and breathalised, the reading was 57, I was told I would revieve a summons to court in about 3 or 4 months, it is now 6 months since the date of my offence and I have not yet recieved a summons, can I still be convicted in court if I recieve a summons in the coming weeks or months? also I live in Northern Ireland, is the motoring laws any different to that of mainland Britian.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I assume the police kept you until sober and charged you with drunk in charge. The summons should have been with you by now the limit for court action is 6 months. Did you opt for blood or were you charged on the intox reading.
You could contact the Arresting Officer if you want to know the status of the investigation.
I have do not know the proceedure in NIreland but if you were charged in England then the English law applies.
You could contact the Arresting Officer if you want to know the status of the investigation.
I have do not know the proceedure in NIreland but if you were charged in England then the English law applies.