Peter Moss

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

Peter Moss, a barrister, admitted professional misconduct under Core Duty 5 following his conviction at Chester Magistrates' Court for drink-driving (99 microgrammes per 100ml breath, over 2.5 times the limit), for which he received a 40-month driving disqualification, 100 hours community work and costs. This was his second drink-driving conviction. As he did not hold a current practising certificate, the Tribunal prohibited him from applying for or renewing his practising certificate until 1 February 2019 and imposed a £2,500 fine (upper-end medium tariff), with payment suspended until 1 February 2019. No dishonesty was found.

Duties found breached:

• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Second conviction for drink-driving
• Alcohol level more than 2.5 times the permitted limit (99 microgrammes per 100ml breath)
• Respondent must have recognised he was still over the limit when he drove

Mitigating factors:

• Expression of remorse and regret and guilty plea
• Previous good character supported by character references (little weight)