The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol in blood. The issues in the case were continuity of the blood specimen, fitness to consent and post driving alcohol (hip flask defence). At the second hearing Chris Filer instructed by Sandra Cooper (reviewing lawyer) persuaded the prosecution to discontinue the charges after it was noted that the police officer had failed to obtain consent from the doctor in charge of care for the blood sample to be taken which is a legal requirement under the Road Traffic Act 1988.