In November 2024, a man in the Skuodas district of Lithuania lost control of his vehicle and veered off the road. Following the incident, he retreated to his home, locked the door, and only communicated with police officers through a window when they arrived. Despite his attempts to avoid confrontation, officers detected intoxication signs, including the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, and uncoordinated movements.

Approximately an hour after the incident, police managed to enter the home, where the man refused to undergo a breathalyzer test. He claimed to have been sober while driving and argued that he had consumed alcohol only after the driving incident and thus was not obligated to test his sobriety at home. However, the court rejected these claims, interpreting them as a defense strategy aimed at avoiding criminal liability. The court upheld the findings of the initial trial, affirming that a driver's obligation to check their sobriety remains, regardless of whether they were stopped by police while driving.

This case highlights the legal responsibilities of drivers regarding sobriety checks and the implications of attempting to evade law enforcement. The courts have established a precedent that individuals cannot escape accountability for their actions simply by retreating to their homes following an incident, reinforcing the importance of adhering to traffic safety laws and regulations. This ruling may serve as a warning to other drivers regarding the consequences of intoxicated driving and the legal obligations that follow an accident.