Richard Gargaro

Richard Gargaro has been involved in criminal legal proceedings in the UK, primarily concerning a drink-driving conviction and subsequent court appearances.

Key facts and dates:

• Drink-driving conviction: Richard Gargaro was convicted of driving under the influence. He received a 12-month driving ban for this offense. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 27, when police observed him driving on the A7 on Old Dalkeith Road without headlights. He was eventually stopped near Musselburgh after being observed swerving on the A720, reaching speeds of 86mph, and colliding with a verge. A roadside test and a subsequent test at the police station revealed a reading of 72 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 22mg.
• Licensing Board Appearance: On July 3, 2026, Richard Gargaro appeared before East Lothian Council's licensing board to apply for a personal license to sell alcohol, just days after his drink-driving conviction. He expressed regret for his "stupid, stupid decision" and stated he was suffering the consequences. The board unanimously agreed to grant him the personal license.
• Upcoming Court Appearances: Richard Gargaro has two scheduled court appearances at Edinburgh Sheriff Court under the case reference SCS/2026-009990.
• The first hearing was scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Court 3. This was listed as a "Hearing" type in a Sheriff Criminal court, with the Prosecutor being COPFS (Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service).
• A subsequent hearing is scheduled for June 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Court 5, also at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. This is also listed as a "Hearing" type in a Sheriff Criminal court, with COPFS as the prosecutor.

The public court records indicate that these proceedings are sourced from official HMCTS daily cause lists and are published under the principle of open justice. It is important to note that appearance in these records does not imply guilt, as all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The specific charges for the upcoming court appearances are not detailed in the provided information beyond the general "Proceeding: PF Ref: ED26000312".