The Road Traffic Lawyer

Fort William Road Traffic Case Dropped

Our client was charged with having an unsafe load on his vehicle and instructed the Firm to assist.

There was a flaw in the Crown case that was spotted at a very early stage. We discussed the case with the Procurator Fiscal Depute who very fairly, reasonably, and properly agreed that no offence had been committed. 

A line was drawn under the case without our client having to ever attend Court.

 Kept Licence!

Published: 21/09/2021

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