The client was prosecuted for being drunk in charge. An expert report confirmed that he would not have been over the prescribed limit at the time he intended to drive. An application by the prosecution to use previous convictions against the client was successfully opposed after a counter notice was served by the firm. At the second hearing which was listed for trial Richard Berman (Gold panel lawyer) instructed by Laura Heywood (reviewing lawyer) successfully persuaded the Judge to dismiss the charge and award defence costs.