Glasgow GATSO Speeding Case Deserted

Kept Licence
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

This matter was set down for trial on 24 October 2018. Whilst our client, a taxi driver, had given a position which may have constituted special reasons, the type of speed detection in this particular case was one the Crown often struggle to piece together for trial so certain advice was tendered. A plea of not guilty was entered and dates assigned for intermediate and trial.

By the time of the trial it was clear our predictions had proved to be entirely accurate as the Crown had failed to prepare the case and a motion was made to adjourn the trial to allow for further preparatory time. This motion was opposed and refused by the court. Accordingly the case was deserted simpliciter thereby bringing matters to an absolute end.

Published: 24/10/2018

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