KLANG, July 22 -- The defence is exploring a formal representation to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) for a technician accused of driving under the influence and causing a fatal crash that killed a delivery rider.

Defence lawyer Aravind Raj stated that he is currently reviewing all prosecution documents, including laboratory reports, before deciding whether to submit the representation to seek a withdrawal or reduction of the charges, NST reported.

The move comes as the 28-year-old accused, R. Saktygaanapathy, pleaded not guilty to a charge of self-administering tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) at the Klang Selatan district police headquarters on March 29.

Escorted from Sungai Buloh Prison for the proceedings, the accused faces a maxim...