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Failure To Provide A SpecimenIt is an offence to fail to provide a specimen for analysis when requested by a police officer unless there is a reasonable excuse for not doing so. The specimen required may be one of breath, blood or urine. 0161 6606 183
It is a difficult area of law which often involves a comprehensive legal understanding of the statutory procedure and knowledge of the key issues to look for. It may also be crucial to seek various expert opinions to support the case and assist in the preparation of a defence. Many people assume incorrectly that the penalties for failing to provide a specimen are more lenient than those of drink-driving. Obviously it will depend on the circumstances of each particular case, but the Court may impose a prison sentence and a fine up to £5,000 in the most serious cases. The mandatory disqualification upon conviction is a minimum of twelve months, but more commonly disqualifications of 17-28 months are imposed. Therefore, with such large stakes it is of vital importance that your case is carefully considered by Freeman Keep On Driving Ltd. Call us now for further advice. |
