Police practice of charging drink-drivers for their own blood tests is being challenged by a Christchurch lawyer in a case that High Court judge Christine French said has "significant ramifications".
Defence counsel Andrew Bailey feels that drivers who opt to have blood test taken by a doctor to measure their blood-alcohol level should not be shelling out the cost of the test as well as the set fee of $93. He argued that people convicted of drug dealing were not billed for surveillance charges and similarly these charges must be done away with.
Alcohol Use Disorder | Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
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Record Blood Alcohol Reading in Aussie Woman
An Aussie woman who was nine times over the legal limit after she crashed her car has been handed a six-month jail term.
An Aussie woman who was nine times over the legal limit after she crashed her car has been handed a six-month jail term.
The Reason Why You Loosen Up and Lash Out When You are Drunk!
Researchers have found that alcohol stimulated circuits, such as the nucleus accumbens that gives rise to pleasurable feelings.
Researchers have found that alcohol stimulated circuits, such as the nucleus accumbens that gives rise to pleasurable feelings.
Oz Drug Action Week to Increase Awareness of Alcohol Abuse
The Drug Action Week in Australia this year will also focus on alcohol abuse
The Drug Action Week in Australia this year will also focus on alcohol abuse
