We were involved in the joint defense with other colleagues of a world-renowned driver who tested positive in an anti-doping control for a so-called unspecified substance.
Considering that in these cases the applicable regulations always hold the athlete responsible for what is found in his body, and that it is therefore up to the accused person to exonerate himself, the defense focused on finding evidence that could prove the absolute absence not only of intentionality but also of fault or negligence on the part of the athlete.
In addition, we coordinated a scientific and technical opinion designed to prove that the substance had entered the athlete’s body through a contaminated product.
Due to the detailed demonstration of the chain of steps that led to the entry of the substance into the accused’s body, and the recognition of the absence of intentionality, the athlete was given a minimum penalty against an initial request for 4 (four) years of disqualification.
