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Dangerous Driving Causing Injury Not Guilty

Our client was charged with driving at an excessive and unsafe speed which resulted in a serious collision. Both cars were damaged and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The charge was eventually watered down to careless driving through negotiation with the Crown and our client received a five penalty point endorsement and a nominal fine. 

Published: 02/06/2017

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