Drunk driving: Woman insults police officers after serious accident

A 39-year-old woman drove drunk in Eckernförde, which now has legal consequences. On the evening of one September she celebrated with colleagues in Alt Duvenstedt, but refused to stay overnight there and instead drove home. On the way to Groß Wittensee, her car ended up in a ditch, which called the police to the scene at around 2 a.m. During the check, the woman's breath alcohol level was measured to be over two per mille.

After her accident, the defendant tried to escape in the hospital while insulting the emergency services. In her statement, she stated that she could only vaguely remember what happened and spoke of a “film tear.” The incidents had serious consequences for the woman: she lost her driver's license and her job. She was also diagnosed with moderate depression, which resulted in inpatient treatment. However, she has now found a job again and is aiming to get her driving license back.

Court decision and legal background

Judge Niklas Witt temporarily stopped the proceedings against the 39-year-old, but on the condition that she pays 500 euros to the police. This decision is part of the legal dispute in connection with drunk driving, which is a frequently committed offense according to Section 316 of the Criminal Code. Such an act can lead to the revocation of the driving license, which is particularly problematic for professional drivers tarneden.de is explained.

The law does not specifically regulate when driving under the influence of alcohol becomes a criminal offence, but case law distinguishes between different alcohol levels. If the alcohol level exceeds 1.1 per mille, the driver is considered completely unfit to drive, which usually results in the revocation of the driver's license. In addition, with a value of 2.0 per mille, in extreme cases, possible incompetence can be determined.