The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (89 in blood). The issues in the case included continuity of the blood sample, mental fitness to understand the statutory warning and laced drinks. At the second hearing which was listed for trial, James Brookes (Gold panel lawyer) instructed by Micaila Williams (reviewing lawyer) successfully applied to dismiss the charges as the SFR2 (level 2 forensic report) was served too late to enable the defence expert to be instructed.