Drunk and without a driver's license: chaos in Grünstadt!

Drunk and without a driver's license: chaos in Grünstadt!

An incident in Grünstadt is causing a stir: On June 20, 2025, around 5:50 p.m., the police were called to a property in the Asselheim district. A witness reported that an obviously drunk man got out of a van and wanted to do construction work for his neighbor. The driver, a 42-year-old man from the Kusel district, had previously been observed driving, which set off alarm bells. The person who called the police noticed a strong smell of alcohol coming from the man's breath, which turned out to be problematic.

When the police arrived, their suspicions were quickly confirmed: the man refused a breath alcohol test. He was then taken to the office where a blood sample was taken. The result of this sample should provide information about the actual alcohol content, which in serious cases of drunk driving can be punished according to Section 316 of the Criminal Code. Penalties for this range from fines to one year in prison, especially for repeat offenders. MRN News reports on the background to the incident.

No driving license: The double sin

It's not just drunk driving that's problematic for the 42-year-old. Police investigations revealed that he also did not have a valid driving license. This will further increase the legal consequences for him. Driving a van in violation of traffic law, especially if you are driving drunk, results in drastic penalties. With an alcohol content of 0.3 per mille, the first legal problems can arise, while from 1.1 per mille you are completely unfit to drive, which leads to criminal prosecution anwalt.de explained.

If the blood test shows the man was over the legal limit, he will face a fine and possible further action. It is important that the driver's license can be revoked during the investigation, which is why the man should now be prepared for serious legal action. The duration of the blocking period to be imposed for a possible reinstatement of the driving license often ranges from six months to one or two years. This all depends largely on the result of the blood test and the other circumstances of the case.

Collateral damage and legal consequences

A look at the legal framework shows how serious the situation actually is for the suspect. Section 316 of the Criminal Code not only punishes driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, but also negligent behavior. If drunkenness is determined, an entry in the criminal record could also be made if the punishment is over 90 daily rates. Anyone who finds themselves in such a situation should urgently seek legal assistance, as an overview from Heskamp law firm.

Overall, it can be said that the 42-year-old not only violated traffic laws, but is also an example of how quickly the fun of partying can turn into serious problems. You should always act responsibly, especially in traffic - because the serious consequences often lie directly on the road.