Mr O faced a charge of failing to provide a specimen of breath at Cannock Magistrates Court. Were he to be convicted of the offence, as alleged by the prosecution, he would be facing an immediate disqualification from driving.
There was some initial discussion with the prosecution regarding their formulation of the charge. They had drafted it as “driving a motor vehicle” whereas it was argued it should have been “in charge of a motor vehicle”. After quite some time, the prosecution agreed to the argument and the charge was amended. Simply put, this meant Mr O would not face an automatic disqualification and instead was deal with by way of 10 points on his licence.
The Result
Location: Cannock Magistrates Court
Offence: Failing To Provide A Specimen Of Breath For Analysis
Outcome: Disqualification avoided on a technical argument
About Carl Millar
Carl Millar is a highly respected and experienced drink driving solicitor who is the principal of Millars Solicitors.
Carl has been a specialist in road traffic law for many years and represents clients from all walks of life and all over the Country. He is well known for the dogged defending of his clients and robust cross examination of police officers and exert witnesses.
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