The Road Traffic Lawyer

No Further Proceedings On Technical Grounds

Another example of how important it is to read the complaint. The charge set out by the Crown had been drafted with reference to the wrong statutory provisions and, having raised the issue at the appropriate juncture, the case was deserted and no further proceedings were taken. As our client was subject to the totting-up provisions, he was very grateful of our attention to detail.

Published: 02/06/2017

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