Drug Driving Case Dropped

A man was recently charged with drug driving after being found to have seven microgrammes of cannabis in his blood. The legal limit is two microgrammes, which placed him significantly over the prescribed threshold for safe driving.

After perusal of the documentation, it appeared that the charge had been brought after the 6-month time limit for these types of offences. Representations were made to the Crown Prosecution Service, who made enquiries of the Police.

After much deliberation, the Crown Prosecution Service conceded that the charge was indeed out of time. It was accepted that the court had no jurisdiction to deal with the case, and the matter was formally dismissed.

In any event, the man denied having driven and would have put this forward as a defence. He avoided a mandatory driving ban, and the court agreed to reimburse him for some of his defence costs.

Importance of Specialist Legal Representation

This case highlights the critical importance of seeking specialist legal advice when facing drug driving charges. Procedural technicalities and strict adherence to legal time limits can prove decisive in determining case outcomes, even when evidence of an offence appears strong.

At Pragma Law, we conduct thorough examinations of all case documentation, ensuring that proper procedures have been followed and that charges have been brought within the appropriate legal timeframes.

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