by martin corlett-moss | Last updated May 25, 2023 | Published on May 25, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for drunk in charge. The statutory defence applied (no likelihood of driving) as he was staying in a camper van with no intention of driving whilst above the prescribed limit. Lewis Perry instructed by Neil Blackaby (reviewing lawyer)...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on May 23, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (209 in urine). The client was not provided with a list of analysts by the police to have her sample independently tested which raised questions about procedural correctness. The continuity of the police sample...
by martin corlett-moss | Last updated May 19, 2023 | Published on May 19, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (56 in breath). The reliability of the breath test device was in dispute as there was a faulty printout mechanism and the operator replaced the mouthpiece without using protective gloves to avoid contamination....
by martin corlett-moss | Published on May 17, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide (vehicle driver). There were medical reasons amounting to a reasonable excuse as the client was in pain after arresting officers had used handcuffs despite being told about a recent wrist injury. The client was...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on May 16, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for being drunk in charge (58 in breath). The issue in the case was the statutory defence as the client had no intention to drive. Ronnie Dubb instructed by Sandra Cooper (reviewing lawyer) persuaded the court to dismiss the charges at...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on May 12, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (40 in breath). The issues in the case included machine reliability and failure to complete the MG DD/A specimen booklet. The client was represented at the first hearing by David Houldcroft (Gold panel lawyer)....
