Rixstaa
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Hi Martin,
I will try to keep this short and clear but in depth to help others in similar situations...
I have several previous arrest for Driving while unfit threw drugs ect only 1 conviction in 2013 resulted in a 2 year ban yet was half a joint from the day before that put me over.
I believe I was stopped last night purely on my convictions and or previous arrests "heavy historical criminal record," officer has no problems with my manor of driving but Im in same schenario of smoking a joint over 24h before this stop as in 2013 but the laws changed so I dont have a clue about how it works.
The solicitor was telling me to take the test but because Ive been banned in the passed 10 years I face a minimum 3 years. I asked the minimum for refusal which he told me was 18months, "I read you responding in the forums that it is 3 years for refusal today, could you please confirm this."
I asked this solicitor why would I give a test if minimum is 3 years over taking a refusal for 18 months minimum, He simply replied I cant say yes or no to if its a better option but I should provide the test which just makes no sense to me which made me ask how long he worked for my solicitor which he replied "a year but then stumbled and said he dont work for my solicitor he works for some other firm."
He did how ever mention that the only way out of this is reasonable grounds and my medical problems were already at the front of my mind, I wasnt far off my anxiety and stress causing a gall bladder attack and tried to explain to the officers they were making me extremely anxious and nervous. I also have fatty liver disease and a few other problems.. I also had no access to hydration which can also trigger a attack.
I felt as if the solicitor incriminated me by asking me to answer yes or no to certain questions over the phone which Im really worried about now. None the less I appreciated some of his information.
Anyway I have a few medical problems and refused the test on medical grounds.
I declared my problems to the custody seargent and can provide medical evidence to support a few things but I did not declare this when asked why I was refusing, I simply said "medical grounds." I was not asked to explain any further.
He then continued with a question along the lines of "so you are refusing to provide me with a blood sample," which I replied "yes," He then goes threw there book and calls over a couple of different officers talking about the form saying go to section blabla and elaborate but he could not elaborate as I simply replied "yes".
Also when asked what medications I am on, I told the custody seargent but I replied none to the officers questions as I am currently unable to get prescritpions and out of treatment due to covid19.
Im thinking this is a argument for a reason to be unable to provide with out my medication Im at a higher risk of gall blader attacks from the slightest of stress and anxiety, even dehydration or not eating at a set time or bad diet can cause a attack which I have been diagnosed with aswell as fatty liver disease and need a operation but covid19 is in the way. I get attacks from the slightest bit of stress and anxiety which knock me into a 3h sick spree. I have been given sick notes for nearly 3 years for mixture of problems.
I did not want to reveal my cards to them but I did mention my problems to the Seargant and definately have several reason for not being able to provide blood and urine, proving it might be a different story.
I am still under investigation for other problems and recently had a surgeon appointment just before covid19 March 9th where the surgeon explains that I have another issue with my urine as gallbladder is not connected "I have the hole conversation recorded too". Last sick notes say "lower abdominal under investigation, anxiety, depression."
I dont think they log how hard it is to get the blood from me when doing blood tests, over heating, jumping out my skin, shaking, looking away ectect. I often put them off when told to come in and do that regular this can be seen most likely threw my medical record that theres gaps and missed appointments. I end up getting so sick I just go do what ever they say but its still a struggle to get blood as I jump when people come near me and at the thought of needles I over heat and get all tensioned up. Its not hard to see either that I have a anxiety issue.
Ive already requested my medical record and Ive only been out of treatment a few week literaly to do with covid 19 and pretty sure my medical record would be enough but I want to also see Dr about the needle phobeia as Ive had many a problems with blood tests but feel asif they dont log the details to how I have reacted to needles when trying to give blood for my own health conditions and this may be a problem in getting the dr to agree. This is worrying me.
I have a solicitor and awaiting them to contact me but Im trying to take action asap. I need recomendation for a Solicitor that takes legal aid in Hull as my solicitor is from Birmingham and worried I may get stuck with a last minute solicitor like before.
Please do advise me as best you can. I really appreciate what your doing and wish you the best.
Many many thanks in advance.
Yours Sincerely
Ricky
Ps
I have many questions, could I pm too please.
I will try to keep this short and clear but in depth to help others in similar situations...
I have several previous arrest for Driving while unfit threw drugs ect only 1 conviction in 2013 resulted in a 2 year ban yet was half a joint from the day before that put me over.
I believe I was stopped last night purely on my convictions and or previous arrests "heavy historical criminal record," officer has no problems with my manor of driving but Im in same schenario of smoking a joint over 24h before this stop as in 2013 but the laws changed so I dont have a clue about how it works.
The solicitor was telling me to take the test but because Ive been banned in the passed 10 years I face a minimum 3 years. I asked the minimum for refusal which he told me was 18months, "I read you responding in the forums that it is 3 years for refusal today, could you please confirm this."
I asked this solicitor why would I give a test if minimum is 3 years over taking a refusal for 18 months minimum, He simply replied I cant say yes or no to if its a better option but I should provide the test which just makes no sense to me which made me ask how long he worked for my solicitor which he replied "a year but then stumbled and said he dont work for my solicitor he works for some other firm."
He did how ever mention that the only way out of this is reasonable grounds and my medical problems were already at the front of my mind, I wasnt far off my anxiety and stress causing a gall bladder attack and tried to explain to the officers they were making me extremely anxious and nervous. I also have fatty liver disease and a few other problems.. I also had no access to hydration which can also trigger a attack.
I felt as if the solicitor incriminated me by asking me to answer yes or no to certain questions over the phone which Im really worried about now. None the less I appreciated some of his information.
Anyway I have a few medical problems and refused the test on medical grounds.
I declared my problems to the custody seargent and can provide medical evidence to support a few things but I did not declare this when asked why I was refusing, I simply said "medical grounds." I was not asked to explain any further.
He then continued with a question along the lines of "so you are refusing to provide me with a blood sample," which I replied "yes," He then goes threw there book and calls over a couple of different officers talking about the form saying go to section blabla and elaborate but he could not elaborate as I simply replied "yes".
Also when asked what medications I am on, I told the custody seargent but I replied none to the officers questions as I am currently unable to get prescritpions and out of treatment due to covid19.
Im thinking this is a argument for a reason to be unable to provide with out my medication Im at a higher risk of gall blader attacks from the slightest of stress and anxiety, even dehydration or not eating at a set time or bad diet can cause a attack which I have been diagnosed with aswell as fatty liver disease and need a operation but covid19 is in the way. I get attacks from the slightest bit of stress and anxiety which knock me into a 3h sick spree. I have been given sick notes for nearly 3 years for mixture of problems.
I did not want to reveal my cards to them but I did mention my problems to the Seargant and definately have several reason for not being able to provide blood and urine, proving it might be a different story.
I am still under investigation for other problems and recently had a surgeon appointment just before covid19 March 9th where the surgeon explains that I have another issue with my urine as gallbladder is not connected "I have the hole conversation recorded too". Last sick notes say "lower abdominal under investigation, anxiety, depression."
I dont think they log how hard it is to get the blood from me when doing blood tests, over heating, jumping out my skin, shaking, looking away ectect. I often put them off when told to come in and do that regular this can be seen most likely threw my medical record that theres gaps and missed appointments. I end up getting so sick I just go do what ever they say but its still a struggle to get blood as I jump when people come near me and at the thought of needles I over heat and get all tensioned up. Its not hard to see either that I have a anxiety issue.
Ive already requested my medical record and Ive only been out of treatment a few week literaly to do with covid 19 and pretty sure my medical record would be enough but I want to also see Dr about the needle phobeia as Ive had many a problems with blood tests but feel asif they dont log the details to how I have reacted to needles when trying to give blood for my own health conditions and this may be a problem in getting the dr to agree. This is worrying me.
I have a solicitor and awaiting them to contact me but Im trying to take action asap. I need recomendation for a Solicitor that takes legal aid in Hull as my solicitor is from Birmingham and worried I may get stuck with a last minute solicitor like before.
Please do advise me as best you can. I really appreciate what your doing and wish you the best.
Many many thanks in advance.
Yours Sincerely
Ricky
Ps
I have many questions, could I pm too please.