Drunken Driving and the Law 3rd ed

Subjects:

Irish Law

Contents:

Drunken driving. Drunk in charge and related offences. Statutory procedure in drunken driving cases. The doctor's form, the bureau's certificate and the designated doctor. Penalties. The commencement of charges.

This new edition of this classic work deals with all aspects of drink driving offences, including analysis of the various offences and the statutory procedure utilised in dealing with an alleged drunk driver. The book deals with court procedure from the commencement of charges, the hearing in the District Court, through to the appeal to the Circuit Court and other review proceedings. The third edition brings the book up to date, dealing with procedural changes resulting from the District Court Rules 1997 and developments such as use by the gardai of the intoxilyser. It will be essential to all those involved in the disposal of drink driving offences.