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Public order offense / chances of success?

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  • 10-11-2019 4:36pm
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    papster97
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭


    Hi. I’ve recently passed the interview stage. 3 years ago I got a fine for being intoxicated in public(100e) I wasn’t arrested / handcuffed, I got into the police car was brought to the station and my father picked me up 15 mins later. It’s something I’m really worried about and I am looking for advice going forward (in regards to filling form B). Will this affect my chances of success? Does this fine count as a charge? Would I declare it under being taken into police custody? I guess I’m just panicking a bit as my past feels like it’s come back to haunt me!


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    Witcher
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    You'll be asked on the form have you ever been arrested etc so you'll declare it there. You'll be asked about it when you meet the sergeant/super so have a good explanation ready for it.


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    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    papster97 wrote: »
    Hi. I’ve recently passed the interview stage. 3 years ago I got a fine for being intoxicated in public(100e) I wasn’t arrested / handcuffed, I got into the police car was brought to the station and my father picked me up 15 mins later. It’s something I’m really worried about and I am looking for advice going forward (in regards to filling form B). Will this affect my chances of success? Does this fine count as a charge? Would I declare it under being taken into police custody? I guess I’m just panicking a bit as my past feels like it’s come back to haunt me!

    how did this interview go? or has it happened?


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    docst
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭docst


    papster97 wrote: »
    Hi. I’ve recently passed the interview stage. 3 years ago I got a fine for being intoxicated in public(100e) I wasn’t arrested / handcuffed, I got into the police car was brought to the station and my father picked me up 15 mins later. It’s something I’m really worried about and I am looking for advice going forward (in regards to filling form B). Will this affect my chances of success? Does this fine count as a charge? Would I declare it under being taken into police custody? I guess I’m just panicking a bit as my past feels like it’s come back to haunt me!

    Did you go to court or get a caution, either way declare it.


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    papster97
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭papster97


    It went fine. I declared it on Form B, discussed with sergeant and super. Upfront and honest, it was a stupid mistake as stated completely out of character, I was relieved that the super told me he would be passing my file on / recommending it. Glad I wasn’t left in the dark guessing about it as that would’ve been torture. Just waiting for vetting to be complete now.


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    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    papster97 wrote: »
    It went fine. I declared it on Form B, discussed with sergeant and super. Upfront and honest, it was a stupid mistake as stated completely out of character, I was relieved that the super told me he would be passing my file on / recommending it. Glad I wasn’t left in the dark guessing about it as that would’ve been torture. Just waiting for vetting to be complete now.

    aw thats good news, i got an adult caution 7 years ago for pissing in public ( not my brightest idea as it directly opposite a garda station) so im waiting to explain that one hah


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    papster97
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    Jaymc1 wrote: »
    aw thats good news, i got an adult caution 7 years ago for pissing in public ( not my brightest idea as it directly opposite a garda station) so im waiting to explain that one hah

    Have a good explanation if possible because you won’t be able to focus on anything else the sergeant / super is saying before the dreaded talk, and you want to make a good impression. Try to be positive! Best of luck!


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    Edgware
    Registered Users Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Edgware


    St. Westy wrote: »
    aw thats good news, i got an adult caution 7 years ago for pissing in public ( not my brightest idea as it directly opposite a garda station) so im waiting to explain that one hah

    As George Bush Junior says " when I was young and foolish I did young and foolish things"
    You learned from your mistake and didn't offend again (or at least you weren't caught)


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