DPP v Novakovic: new drink-drive appeal?

Down at Geelong on Friday I heard about a new case that seems likely to head to the Supreme Court: DPP v Novakovic. Apparently it's listed before the Supreme Court on 16 February 2012 to set down the questions of law, and timetable for filing materials before it is set for hearing. As I understand …

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DPP v Serbest [2012] VSC 35: choice to refuse is no defence

DPP v Serbest [2012] VSC 35 is the latest drink-driving appeal dealing with an offence of refusing to accompany police for a breath test, contrary to Road Safety Act s 49(1)(e).Serbest considered if the police need to formally require a motorist to accompany them, and if the motorist needs to understand they arerequired to accompany …

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