Hall v S (A173/21)
Hall v S (A173/21) [2021] ZAWCHC 231 (12 November 2021)
The appeal court found that the evidence of Officer Botla regarding the time of blood draw was uncontested and supported by his pocketbook and affidavit, establishing that the blood was drawn within the statutory two-hour period. The inference that Dr Naidoo was a registered medical practitioner was justified by objective facts and not challenged by the appellant. The chain of custody was proven, as the seals were intact and no evidence of tampering was presented. The presumption under section 65(4) of the National Road Traffic Act applied, as there was no evidence of contamination. The secti…
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- Driving Under Influence
- Chain Of Custody
- Blood Alcohol Analysis
- Presumption Of Cleanliness
- Calibration Of Instruments