Dangerous Driving Charge Deserted

Kept Licence
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Our client was charged with participating in race with another vehicle by driving at excessive speed and overtaking said vehicle on the inside lane. We were able to submit a plea to the competency of the charge which led to the immediate desertion of proceedings. 

Published: 01/06/2017

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