Hip flask defence
In places like the
drink driving that a driver had consumed alcohol between the time of a vehicular offence, such as a traffic collision, and a breathalyser test, so that a positive result does not actually indicate that they were driving while intoxicated.[1][2]
Though popular (in 1991, the defence was used in 90% of Swedish appeals against drink driving convictions),[3] the hip flask defence is not always effective. It is possible to back calculate the amount of alcohol and prove an offence nevertheless.[4]
References
- ^ "What is a hipflask defence?". Motoring Law. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Drink Drive & Drunk Driving Solicitors Devon, Somerset & Dorset". Slee Blackwell. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- S2CID 8346436.
- S2CID 22197478. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
External links
- Hip Flask Defence (PDF). Procedure. Vol. 02511. Hampshire Constabulary. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- Official Motoring Law advice
