It appears I'm being sent for a medical before I've even been convicted

Convicted Driver Insurance

shazar

Member
In summary, very confused.

Someone rang the police ( I have a very good idea that it was an ex partner with a grudge against me ) and said that they suspected me of drink driving. Which I don't, well certainly no more than a glass of wine with some food. Although certainly do drink admittedly reasonably heavily in the past, although nothing for several weeks now as this whole situation has been so stressful. I'm surprised I didn't go the other way and drink more.

I was arrested while inside my house. Policeman rang doorbell and asked if I'd had a drink. I said, yes. One glass of wine an hour before with some food. He was waiting for me around the corner of my house. I didn't mention having a small glass of wine while inside my house in fact stupidly said that I didn't.

Breathlysed 48 at 5.50pm. Police station breath 48 ( still! ) at 6.26pm, blood taken 87 as 7.10pm. Then breathalysed agiain, 28 and told I was fine to drive. Charged and bailed.

Solicitor encouraged me to plead not guilty as was unsure procedure had been correctly carried out and because so borderline felt that the small drink while inside my home and with no intention of driving again would have pushed me over the limit. Also he felt it was odd that the officer waited until I was inside my house before ringing my bell. Next court date is April.

In the meantime, I have been written to by the DVLA saying they have had information that I may have a medical condition etc, asked me to fill in a form, then wrote to my Dr who was honest in her reply as I had last year sought advice about cutting down myself. She has revealed results of the blood test she did. I now have to see a DVLA medical Dr in a couple of weeks for further bloods.

It seems like I could lose my licence twice over but I cannot find any posts on here with anyone that has experienced this situation. I don't think the DVLA know I am facing a charge it all seems to be separate and un connected.

I have been driving for 23 years, no accidents and no previous convictions except for one SP30 years ago. From my understanding I am being classed as a high risk offender - my solicitor doesn't seem to understand any of this and I was hoping someone can advise and indeed enlightedn me about what this medical would entail? Many thanks,
a very worried and confused person indeed.


 
In summary, very confused.

Someone rang the police ( I have a very good idea that it was an ex partner with a grudge against me ) and said that they suspected me of drink driving. Which I don't, well certainly no more than a glass of wine with some food. Although certainly do drink admittedly reasonably heavily in the past, although nothing for several weeks now as this whole situation has been so stressful. I'm surprised I didn't go the other way and drink more.

I was arrested while inside my house. Policeman rang doorbell and asked if I'd had a drink. I said, yes. One glass of wine an hour before with some food. He was waiting for me around the corner of my house. I didn't mention having a small glass of wine while inside my house in fact stupidly said that I didn't.

Breathlysed 48 at 5.50pm. Police station breath 48 ( still! ) at 6.26pm, blood taken 87 as 7.10pm. Then breathalysed agiain, 28 and told I was fine to drive. Charged and bailed.

Solicitor encouraged me to plead not guilty as was unsure procedure had been correctly carried out and because so borderline felt that the small drink while inside my home and with no intention of driving again would have pushed me over the limit. Also he felt it was odd that the officer waited until I was inside my house before ringing my bell. Next court date is April.

In the meantime, I have been written to by the DVLA saying they have had information that I may have a medical condition etc, asked me to fill in a form, then wrote to my Dr who was honest in her reply as I had last year sought advice about cutting down myself. She has revealed results of the blood test she did. I now have to see a DVLA medical Dr in a couple of weeks for further bloods.

It seems like I could lose my licence twice over but I cannot find any posts on here with anyone that has experienced this situation. I don't think the DVLA know I am facing a charge it all seems to be separate and un connected.

I have been driving for 23 years, no accidents and no previous convictions except for one SP30 years ago. From my understanding I am being classed as a high risk offender - my solicitor doesn't seem to understand any of this and I was hoping someone can advise and indeed enlightedn me about what this medical would entail? Many thanks,
a very worried and confused person indeed.

This question has now been answered on here.
 
Enter code DRINKDRIVING10 during checkout for 10% off
Top