SCB Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think that if he does get off, which is more than likely. There will be a suspended sentence involved somewhere and hopefully that'll help him get in line. If there enough evidence to give him a suspended sentence he'll get an 18 month suspension. It's either 18 months or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 If there enough evidence to give him a suspended sentence he'll get an 18 month suspension. It's either 18 months or nothing. Then I think it will be nothing. I could, though, be wrong. Perhaps a VERY large Fine could be an alternative to a Ban? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Latest news is that the off duty police officer who carried out the breath test was in fact left handed. According to supplementary rule 5.1a.8.7.64512/54-DUI, it's outside of the rules for a lefty to carry out such procedures on a Sunday. In addition, the 17th August is also saints day for St. Clare of Montefalco. The life of St. Clare reminds us that we are all called to a life of beer and dedication. Still, we must not expect or anticipate special favors - unless your name is Darcy Ward. Case dismissed (until the next time)! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 If there enough evidence to give him a suspended sentence he'll get an 18 month suspension. It's either 18 months or nothing. What makes you think it's 18 months or nothing? I think a 12 month ban would make most sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 What makes you think it's 18 months or nothing? I think a 12 month ban would make most sense. Based on previous cases - 18 months seems to be the deal if found guilty of a first offence and pleased not guilty. Admit your guilt and you get 12 months. I guess in Darcys case, 12 or 18 months, its the same as that other 6 months is mostly off season - and he's not likely to want to bother coming back in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 SCB, the only previous case of a speedway rider failing an alcohol test before an FIM event that I can think of was Stefan Danno, who was banned for 8 months. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) SCB, the only previous case of a speedway rider failing an alcohol test before an FIM event that I can think of was Stefan Danno, who was banned for 8 months. All the best Rob If that's the case take the two months from 2014 and 6 months from march so he should be riding from the 1st of September. Edited January 27, 2015 by theknow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 If that's the case take the two months from 2014 and 6 months from march so he should be riding from the 1st of September. Bans never work like that. They operate continuously from the date he was first suspended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 If that's the case take the two months from 2014 and 6 months from march so he should be riding from the 1st of September. With Danno, it was eights months from the offence. The offence was at the end of September 2000, he could ride again from the end of May 2001. All the best Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 SCB, the only previous case of a speedway rider failing an alcohol test before an FIM event that I can think of was Stefan Danno, who was banned for 8 months. All the best Rob I'm talking in all sports. WADA police all sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 With Danno, it was eights months from the offence. The offence was at the end of September 2000, he could ride again from the end of May 2001. All the best Rob Lets hope it is between 12 and 18 then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 SCB, the only previous case of a speedway rider failing an alcohol test before an FIM event that I can think of was Stefan Danno, who was banned for 8 months. All the best Rob And he was banned by SVEMO not the FIM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know why some of you are so convinced he 'will get off' the only posts and articles I've seen are from the pro Ward brigade and Poole. Hardly compelling evidence. I don't know how it works with the FIM but if they truly had their backs against the wall as some suggest, would they allow it be so drawn out,or even continue to pursue it at all? Nah, I'm convinced some of you are just believing what the Ward camp want you to. I don't buy it myself. Grand Central described it perfectly as a load of flim flam. Justice will be served on Friday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know why some of you are so convinced he 'will get off' the only posts and articles I've seen are from the pro Ward brigade and Poole. Hardly compelling evidence. I don't know how it works with the FIM but if they truly had their backs against the wall as some suggest, would they allow it be so drawn out,or even continue to pursue it at all? Nah, I'm convinced some of you are just believing what the Ward camp want you to. I don't buy it myself. Grand Central described it perfectly as a load of flim flam. Justice will be served on Friday We shall see Jacques - one thing i for sure. One side or the other will be right. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 We shall see Jacques - one thing i for sure. One side or the other will be right. :) I hope I'm right, I'll never live it down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think he will get a years ban which is what he deserves really. I think it will be back dated to August which means he doesnt really miss much racing out of those 12 months. If he lines up at the tapes in March for any side it will not serve any purpose. Then again when he was tested the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, it was a Sunday, and he is a very talented rider. All those things should mean he should really get off without punishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think he will get a years ban which is what he deserves really. I think it will be back dated to August which means he doesnt really miss much racing out of those 12 months. If he lines up at the tapes in March for any side it will not serve any purpose. Then again when he was tested the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, it was a Sunday, and he is a very talented rider. All those things should mean he should really get off without punishment What if he lines up in April??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 What if he lines up in April??! As a matter of speculation, supposing he gets a ban beyond the start of the season, how would this affect his visa application? It would be difficullt for Poole to say they would give him a job because once the first set of CMA's are out then in theory they might not be able to fit him in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 With Danno, it was eights months from the offence. The offence was at the end of September 2000, he could ride again from the end of May 2001. All the best Rob And he was banned by SVEMO not the FIM There were no WADA back then so even if FIM gives him 6 months, they are obligated to inform WADA of their decision and if WADA feels that the ban is too short, they have the right to appeal to CAS. The same applies to Darcy, if he is found guilty he also have the right to appeal to CAS if he considers the penalty to be too severe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 There were no WADA back then so even if FIM gives him 6 months, they are obligated to inform WADA of their decision and if WADA feels that the ban is too short, they have the right to appeal to CAS. The same applies to Darcy, if he is found guilty he also have the right to appeal to CAS if he considers the penalty to be too severe. What's CAS, Ghostwalker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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