by martin corlett-moss | Published on Dec 12, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (46 in breath). The issues included post-driving alcohol consumption (hip flask defence) and failure by the police to give the statutory warning at the time of the evidential procedure. Phillip Lucas instructed...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Dec 11, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (46 in breath). The reliability of the breath test device was disputed and the officer failed to arrange a Romanian translator. Richard Berman instructed by Laura Heywood (reviewing lawyer) persuaded the...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Dec 7, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (44 in breath). The reliability of the breath test device was challenged, the officer failed to use a new mouthpiece and it was argued there was insufficient evidence of driving. The client was represented at...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Dec 6, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (40 in breath). The issues in the case were insufficient evidence of driving, machine reliability and failure by police to assess the client for a Tigrinyan translator. David Houldcroft instructed by Neil...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Dec 5, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (246 in urine). The issues in the case were continuity of the sample and procedural correctness. Jay Lemosa instructed by Neil Blackaby (reviewing lawyer) persuaded the court to dismiss the charge as both blood...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Dec 4, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (44 in breath) and being in charge whilst unfit through drink. David Houldcroft instructed by Stephen Parker (reviewing lawyer) persuaded the prosecution to offer no evidence on the driving matter resulting in...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Nov 30, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (76 in breath). The reliability of the breath test device was in dispute as the defence expert confirmed the client had not consumed sufficient alcohol to exceed the prescribed limit. It was also argued that...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Nov 30, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide breath. The client was suffering from a chest infection and a favourable medical report was obtained from Dr Gregory which supported the case. David Houldcroft instructed by Laura Heywood (reviewing lawyer) successfully...
by martin corlett-moss | Last updated Nov 27, 2023 | Published on Nov 27, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide specimen of breath. The statutory warning had not been given and the client did not accept there was any refusal. The case was discontinued before trial after Eugene MacLaughlin instructed by Stephen Parker (reviewing...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Nov 23, 2023 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (51 in breath). The issues in the case were machine reliability as the client did not expect to fail the breath test and insufficient evidence of driving. Eugene MacLaughlin instructed by Laura Heywood...
