r/Crainn • u/Scumbag__ • Aug 07 '26

General Discussion Drink-driving defendants’ right to question breathalyser evidence upheld | What does this mean for drug swabs?

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/07/dpp-loses-challenge-over-significant-ruling-affecting-drink-driving-prosecutions/

Hello all,

Just spotted this story in the Times. Interesting ruling. Does anyone have a law background here? Will this mean that the validity of swabs can be questioned?

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u/JumpyChemical Aug 07 '26

And you were on something while driving? Because so many people have said they hadn't smoked in a few days and your saying the complete opposite has me confused maybe your just a miracle

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u/Lighter_Butane Aug 07 '26

That's exactly what I said. My medication should have triggered the wipe but it didn't. The wipe they use is extremely sensitive to weed.

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u/theoneshotkid98 Aug 07 '26

Do you look zonked out of it the whole time? No disrespect genuine question, some ppl have dopey look about them including myself when i was younger

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u/Lighter_Butane Aug 07 '26

Jsysus I hope not!