by martin corlett-moss | Published on Sep 12, 2024 | Blog, Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide specimen of breath. The police failed to arrange a Polish interpreter for the police station breath test procedure. The prosecution offered no evidence at trial after Phillip Lucas instructed by Sandra Cooper (reviewing...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Sep 8, 2024 | Blog, Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide breath. The issues in the case were medical fitness and the police did not arrange a social worker as required by the codes of practice. Jay Lemosa instructed by Laura Heywood (reviewing lawyer) persuaded the Court to...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Sep 8, 2024 | Blog, Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol. The client was represented at the first hearing by Stephen Parker. The charges were discontinued before trial after Neil Blackaby (reviewing lawyer) raised the failure of the Polish interpreter to properly...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Feb 6, 2024 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with cannabis above the specified limit (3.0 in blood) and driving with cocaine above the specified limit (116 in blood). The vial was not shaken for 30 seconds for the preservative to take effect and the client was not given a...
by martin corlett-moss | Last updated Feb 9, 2024 | Published on Feb 4, 2024 | Blog
The BBC have reported on comments made by National Police Chief Council’s lead for body-worn video, Acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell. Dispute failings undermine confidence in policing in his view and more footage should now be released in order to improve...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Feb 1, 2024 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide specimen of breath. The officer failed to assess the client for the need for an Edo speaking translator. Jay Lemosa instructed by Laura Heywood (reviewing lawyer) successfully persuaded the court to dismiss the charges...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Jan 31, 2024 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide specimen of breath. The issues were mental state and failure by police to arrange a social worker which was necessary due to the client’s vulnerable state. Jay Lemosa instructed by Micaila Williams (reviewing lawyer)...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Jan 26, 2024 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for failing to provide. The officer did not repeat the statutory warning as required by the MG DD/A specimen booklet and did not ask if there were medical reasons why the client could not provide the breath specimen. David Houldcroft...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Jan 25, 2024 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with excess alcohol (67 in breath). The issues in the case included failure by police to complete the MG DD/A booklet, unlawful use of handcuffs and evidence of driving. At the second hearing which was listed for trial James...
by martin corlett-moss | Published on Jan 24, 2024 | Sample Cases
The client was prosecuted for driving with cannabis above the specified limit (4.1 in blood). The client had a needle phobia and the blood was taken more than once contrary to the statutory procedure. James Brookes (Gold panel lawyer) instructed by Trevor Feehily...
