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Accused found guilty of refusing breath sample; roadside demand was lawful and timely despite delays.
The accused was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample at the roadside.
The accused argued that the demand was not made 'forthwith' and that he was denied his right to counsel.
The court found that the officer's informal and formal demands were lawful and timely, considering the context of the accused's obstreperous behaviour and the realistic unavailability of duty counsel within the forthwith window.
The accused was found guilty.
