Speeding Case Deserted

Kept Licence

Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

These are easy cases to deal with but the competency and relevancy of a charge are often missed by solicitors who do not take the time to properly read the terms of a charge. Our plea to the competency of the charge in this case was upheld and our client avoided a totting-up disqualification as a consequence.

Published: 31/05/2017

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Our client was accused of speeding at 101mph on the M74. Following a speeding trial the Sheriff decided that the police officers did not give credible or reliable evidence and found our client not guilty of the charge. Despite stating that he was very experienced, one road traffic officer claimed that he could not tell the Court the difference between a saloon and an estate car. This was a great result. There was no risk to our client's licence and was defended solely on a point of principle....

Speeding Case Deserted

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Sheriff Rejects Police Evidence In Speeding Charge