The appellant was arrested for impaired driving and driving with excess blood alcohol, providing breath samples of 200 mg.
He was held in custody for over eight hours before release.
At trial, he sought a stay of proceedings, arguing his right to be free from arbitrary detention was breached.
The trial judge dismissed the application.
On appeal, the Superior Court upheld the decision, finding the officer-in-charge did not rely solely on blood alcohol readings but considered other factors, including the appellant's condition and lack of a known ride.
The court also held that police do not have an absolute duty to inquire about or facilitate transportation for an accused's release.