Causing Serious Injury By Careless Driving Not Guilty

Our Mr Simpson, fresh from the successful Exceptional Hardship Proof in the morning, embarked upon a serious trial in the afternoon. Our client had been accused of causing serious injury by careless driving. He had initially pleaded guilty, however, following legal advice we successfully withdrew his guilty plea.

The case called for trial on 15th November 2024 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Evidence was led from three witnesses for the Crown. Mr Simpson cross-examined all witnesses and had each witness confirm that the incident was simply a bad accident and nothing more.

The Sheriff was persuaded that an accident had occured and, accordingly, acquitted our client of a serious charge that would have resulted in a minimum one year disqualification.

 Kept Licence!