Evidential requirements in drink driving and drug driving prosecutions: chain of custody
The High Court decision in Andrejs Ratinskis v DPP clarified key evidential requirements in drink driving prosecutions, especially the chain of custody for blood and urine samples. Facts of the case: In 2022, Ratinskis was stopped at a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint in Newbridge and arrested under s.10(7) of the Road Traffic Act 2010. He provided a blood sample to a designated doctor at Newbridge Garda Station. The doctor used a kit supplied by the Medical Bureau of Road S
Personal Injuries: what ‘usual dangers’ do not constitute negligence in trip and fall accidents?
A recent judgment examined the common law position on occupiers’ liability in relation to ordinary, everyday dangers — those considered...
98% Gold Standard awarded by the Legal Quality Standard of Ireland
Dermot G. O’Donovan Solicitors are delighted to have been awarded a score of 98% by the Legal Quality Standard of Ireland after our most...
Why was Nikita Hand’s civil case against Conor McGregor heard by a jury?
In Ireland, the legal system is divided into two categories of court cases: civil actions and criminal prosecutions. Both types of cases...
New Legal Protections for Stalking Victims
On the 2nd of September, 2024 , crucial changes to the law took effect, offering enhanced protections for stalking victims and...
The Work-Life Balance & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023
The Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 aims to acknowledge the significance of family life and facilitate a better...
