Drink driving
Mandatory disqualification can apply, so procedure matters. We check the stop, arrest, breath test process, and any chance to challenge the evidence.
Common focus: drink driving lawyer Ireland cases with a strong mitigation file.
Emergency criminal defence in Dublin
Arrested? Don't Panic - Call Us Now.
Legal Light Solicitors gives immediate legal advice at the station and in court. If you are facing drink driving, public order, traffic, or drug allegations, one call gets a solicitor moving.
A single mistake should not define your future. We answer fast, keep it private, and focus on the next right step.
Police station attendance within 2 hours.
Confidential advice from the first call.
85%
Drink-driving cases resolved through challenge or mitigation.
2 hrs
Typical station attendance when custody starts the day.
We defend all types of criminal charges
Six common charge types. One steady approach. We read the file, test the procedure, and push for the least damaging result.
District Court and Circuit Court work
Clear advice for urgent hearings and later case review.
Minor drug possession
Possession charges can follow you into work and travel plans. We deal with the evidence early and aim to reduce the harm before it spreads.
Straight advice on minor drug possession legal advice matters.
Public order offences
Late-night arrests are common. We separate noise, confusion, and poor police notes from what the court can actually rely on.
Used often in public order offences defence cases.
Assault allegations
Witness statements can change fast. We move before the story hardens and test every version against the file.
Early defence work matters here.
Theft and fraud
These files turn on records, intent, and identification. We study the paper trail and look for weak links the State has to prove.
Practical defence for lower and mid-level charges.
Traffic offences
Careless driving, licence issues, and roadside allegations can be dealt with quickly if we see the papers in time.
Useful when a motor offence threatens work or family life.
What happens after you call us
We keep the first hour simple. You tell us where you are, what happened, and what papers you have. Then we move.
If you're in custody, station attendance comes first. If you're home, we map the court date, the risk, and the next phone call.
Step 1. Immediate advice over the phone
We tell you what to say, what to avoid, and what to keep. Short. Clear. No wasted time.
Step 2. We attend the station if needed
Custody matters are handled fast, day or night. The aim is to protect your position before any statement is taken.
Step 3. Case review and evidence analysis
We read the file, the notes, the breath test records, and the witness material. If something is weak, we find it.
Step 4. Negotiation or trial
Some cases end with mitigation. Some need a hard fight in court. We give one straight view of the next move.
Drink driving defence
We look for procedural mistakes, machine issues, and weak arrest records before the court date lands.
What we check first
- Roadside stop, arrest grounds, and custody notes.
- Breath test sequence and the timing of each sample.
- Mitigation steps, including alcohol awareness course options where suitable.
Drink Driving Defence - don't accept the breath test without advice
A test result does not end the matter. The procedure, the timing, and the paperwork can change the result, the sentence, or the sentence is avoided.
We also advise on fixed-fee mitigation hearings when a guilty plea is the right call. The work is honest, direct, and focused on the least harmful outcome.
Clients we have kept out of court
People call us for speed and discretion. They want the file handled, the exposure reduced, and the phone kept quiet.
Urgent questions you might have
Short answers. No jargon. If your case is already moving, ring us first and read the rest later.
If Gardaí lawfully require a test, refusal can bring serious consequences. Call first if you can.
That depends on the charge, the result, and what happens in court. Early advice changes the options.
In many cases, yes. We deal with the urgency first and then deal with the bail conditions in court.
We quote clearly. Fixed fees can apply for some guilty-plea mitigation hearings, and urgent work is priced before we start.
Legal help when minutes matter - call now
Your call is confidential. If you need emergency arrest legal help, use the number below and speak to us now.
24/7 Emergency Line: +353822295066