High Court halts prosecution for alleged drug-driving due to wrong charge being used

The Garda summons cited an offence which carries a mandatory four-year driving disqualification rather than one that meant a one-year ban

Glenn Ryan was arrested owing to the manner of his driving and an analysis of his blood sample indicated a concentration of cannabis over the prescribed limit. File photo: Getty

A man has won High Court orders stopping his prosecution for allegedly driving while under the influence of cannabis.

The prosecution was halted on grounds its continuation would breach Glenn Ryan’s right to fair procedures.