The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (106 in breath). The issues in the case included the hip flask defence (post driving alcohol consumption). James Brookes (Gold panel lawyer) instructed by Robert English (reviewing lawyer) identified disclosure issues at trial including non-production of the original MG DD/A specimen booklet. The prosecution was persuaded to discontinue the drink driving matter with a guilty plea instead to drunk in charge with 10 penalty points and no driving ban.