Two Men Arrested for Drug-Impaired Driving in Chiayi; One Released, One Detained
Chiayi County police arrested two men on June 2 for suspected drug-impaired driving. The Chiayi District Prosecutors' Office requested their detention, citing risk of re-offending. The Chiayi District Court released one man without bail due to insufficient evidence, but ordered the detention of the other, citing a high likelihood of repeatedly driving after drug use.
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(Central News Agency, Chiayi City, June 3) Chiayi County police on June 2 apprehended two men in separate drug-impaired driving cases. The Chiayi District Prosecutors' Office (CIPO) filed for their detention, citing a risk of re-offending. The Chiayi District Court (CIDC) rejected the request for one man, releasing him without bail, stating it was difficult to confirm a risk of repeatedly committing the same crime. The court ordered the detention of the other man on June 3, concluding there was a likelihood of repeatedly driving after drug use.
According to the Zhongpu Branch of the Chiayi County Police Department, officers on patrol in Hemei Village, Zhongpu Township, early on June 2, spotted a man surnamed Chang driving erratically. During a stop, officers noted his unusual demeanor and found drug-laced coffee packets in his car. A saliva drug screening test was positive. After questioning, he was transferred to the CIPO.
Following a review, the CIPO requested the CIDC to detain Chang, citing a risk of re-offending.
The CIDC stated that while Chang admitted to using a drug coffee packet on May 30, the case only had a saliva screening result, lacking a urine test report to prove his drug metabolite levels met the criminal code's standards.
The court also noted it was unclear whether Chang had eaten, smoked, or chewed betel nut before the saliva sample was taken, or if the 10-minute waiting period after rinsing was observed, casting doubt on the test's accuracy. Although Chang had prior convictions for negligent injury and drunk driving, these were over seven years old, making it difficult to establish a pattern of repeated offending. The court thus dismissed the detention request and ordered his release without bail.
According to the Shuishang Branch of the Chiayi County Police Department, officers on patrol in Chunzhu Village, Taibao City, on the evening of June 2, spotted a man surnamed Chen riding a scooter without a helmet. A check revealed he was a registered drug offender. With his consent, a saliva screening test was positive for amphetamine. Chen admitted to driving after drug use and was transferred to the CIPO, which requested his detention citing a risk of repeated drug-impaired driving offenses.
The CIDC stated that Chen only admitted to inhaling smoke while a friend used amphetamine. Given the positive saliva test after rinsing and his partial admission, the court found a high probability of amphetamine use.
The court also noted that Chen was observed twitching during the stop, suggesting possible unsafe driving capability, making him a strong suspect for drug-impaired driving. Although Chen had no prior drunk or drug-driving convictions, he had multiple drug use convictions and used transportation daily. The court inferred a high likelihood of repeatedly driving after drug use and ordered his detention on June 3. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150603
According to the Zhongpu Branch of the Chiayi County Police Department, officers on patrol in Hemei Village, Zhongpu Township, early on June 2, spotted a man surnamed Chang driving erratically. During a stop, officers noted his unusual demeanor and found drug-laced coffee packets in his car. A saliva drug screening test was positive. After questioning, he was transferred to the CIPO.
Following a review, the CIPO requested the CIDC to detain Chang, citing a risk of re-offending.
The CIDC stated that while Chang admitted to using a drug coffee packet on May 30, the case only had a saliva screening result, lacking a urine test report to prove his drug metabolite levels met the criminal code's standards.
The court also noted it was unclear whether Chang had eaten, smoked, or chewed betel nut before the saliva sample was taken, or if the 10-minute waiting period after rinsing was observed, casting doubt on the test's accuracy. Although Chang had prior convictions for negligent injury and drunk driving, these were over seven years old, making it difficult to establish a pattern of repeated offending. The court thus dismissed the detention request and ordered his release without bail.
According to the Shuishang Branch of the Chiayi County Police Department, officers on patrol in Chunzhu Village, Taibao City, on the evening of June 2, spotted a man surnamed Chen riding a scooter without a helmet. A check revealed he was a registered drug offender. With his consent, a saliva screening test was positive for amphetamine. Chen admitted to driving after drug use and was transferred to the CIPO, which requested his detention citing a risk of repeated drug-impaired driving offenses.
The CIDC stated that Chen only admitted to inhaling smoke while a friend used amphetamine. Given the positive saliva test after rinsing and his partial admission, the court found a high probability of amphetamine use.
The court also noted that Chen was observed twitching during the stop, suggesting possible unsafe driving capability, making him a strong suspect for drug-impaired driving. Although Chen had no prior drunk or drug-driving convictions, he had multiple drug use convictions and used transportation daily. The court inferred a high likelihood of repeatedly driving after drug use and ordered his detention on June 3. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150603