Failure to provide specimen
It 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.
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.
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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 for failure to
provide a specimin 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.
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circumstances.