Defending a driver against repeated prosecution for driving a vehicle while intoxicated (Art. 130 of the Code of Administrative Offenses)

Result: A judge of the Desnianskyi District Court of Kyiv closed the proceedings in the driver’s favor.

Details:

• The driver was stopped by police three times in one night for driving while intoxicated.
• Each time the police drew up a protocol under Article 130.
• The driver refused a medical examination in all three cases.
• Attorney Vitalii Petryk defended the driver in court.
• The attorney argued that repeated prosecution for the same offense contradicts the prohibition of double jeopardy guaranteed by Article 61 of the Constitution of Ukraine.
• He also argued that the police had failed to remove the driver from driving after the first stop, in violation of Article 266 of the Code.
• The judge agreed with attorney Vitalii Petryk’s arguments and closed the proceedings.

Significance:

This case demonstrates how important it is to have a qualified attorney who knows the law and can protect your rights. Attorney Vitalii Petryk has many years of experience in administrative law and has successfully defended the interests of many clients.

Contacts of attorney Vitalii Petryk:

• Phone: (096)-878-07-36
• Phone: (093)-878-07-36

Important:

The information in this article is not legal advice. Every case has its own specifics, so for legal assistance we recommend contacting a qualified attorney.