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RAT 5
Curious. If he is proven not guilty and released does he have any claim for e.g. loss of earnings and any other work or social disruptions? Or is it a case of 'that's the way the law is here, mate, so live with it'?
I would think he could make a claim against the Norwegians to get a compensation for his period in jail, loss of income, etc. At the same time I don’t think the authorities would lock him up if they were in doubt about his alcohol level. What works in his favor is the time spent between breathalyzer and blood sample. I would imagine they need to transport him somewhere to do that. That could mean another hour where his alcohol level is reduced further. Assuming he did not drink just before duty.