High Court Lets Full Breathalyser Inspections | Dublin News

The Director of Public Prosecutions just suffered a major courtroom defeat after the High Court ruled defendants can fully inspect Evidenser breathalyser machines — not just peek at them. This breakthrough means drink-driving convictions may face tougher scrutiny, as defense teams now have the legal right to examine hardware and software for reliability. The case began when a man convicted in 2023 for a 66 mcg/100ml reading (triple the limit) argued that superficial checks weren’t enough. His forensic expert revealed no integrity tests since 2010 and highlighted software risks, citing Boeing failures. The prosecution pushed back on cost and relevance, but the judge sided with the defense — saying deep inspection is essential to ensure machine accuracy. The DPP conceded inspection was appropriate; the real debate was scope. No legal error found, and final orders await in October — potentially shaking up how Ireland handles breathalyzer evidence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecc3ffefa67476f2