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Failure to cooperate? Drink driving

  • 22-05-2010 6:02pm
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    sopretty
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    Hello there,
    About 1 month ago I was bagged and failed breathalyser test on side of road.
    I was brought to the garda station and went to the toilet.
    Guards then gave me the option of either a urine or blood sample.
    As I had just 'been', I said they should take a blood sample.
    Doctor after approx. 5/10 minutes trying, couldn't get blood from either of my arms. He then stated that I had been uncooperative (I told him that the fact the he was a muppet of a doctor, didn't mean that I had been uncooperative) - for this wee moment of wisdom, I think I could be charged with threatening or abusive behaviour to a garda or something. I'm sorry, but what could I have done but present him with both of my arms?
    In the heel of the hunt I wasn't issued with any charge, but have charges pending I believe, for which they have 6 months from the date of the incident to issue me with.
    I'm just wondering has anyone ever heard of anything like this happening?
    Where do I stand?
    I spoke to a solicitor who seemed a little vague....
    As far as I know it's 4 years off the road automatically for failure to cooperate, but I did bloomin' cooperate!
    Oh btw, if you wish to go off on a rant about driving after consuming alcohol, please try to save your lectures for the unconverted or non-converted even...... wink.gif


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