Case Outcomes: Roadtrafficlaw.com
Over the years we have won countless trials while covering the whole of Scotland.
When our instructions have been to plead Guilty – or where a Guilty plea to a lesser charge has been negotiated – we consistently achieve favourable outcomes for our clients.
See the boxes below to view Case Outcomes filtered by the most common case types, and at the bottom of the page you can run through snippets of results for all types of case outcomes in chronological order.
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Case Outcomes by Allegation:
Careless Driving ChargesCase Outcomes
Dangerous DrivingCase Outcomes
Driving Without InsuranceCase Outcomes
Exceptional HardshipCase Outcomes
Failure to Stop/ to Report AccidentCase Outcomes
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Chronological Listing:
Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 16 September 2025. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE.
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Driving Using a Mobile Phone, Wick Sheriff Court, 2nd September 2025. Client found Not Guilty after trial. READ MORE
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Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving, Campbeltown Sheriff Court, 13 August 2025. Client acquitted after trial. READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Perth JP Court, 11 January 2024. 4 speeding charges dropped. READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Aberdeen JP Court, 10 January 2024. Case deserted. READ MORE
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Drug Driving in Scotland, Aberdeen Sheriff Court, 11 December 2023. Client acquitted of drug driving charge. READ MORE.
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Speeding in Scotland, Glasgow JP Court, 24 November 2023. We successfully argue our client has no case to answer. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/failure to report, Livingston JP Court, 22 November 2023. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dundee Sheriff Court, 16 November 2023. Exceptional result for client facing TWO Dangerous Driving charges. READ MORE
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Using a mobile phone while driving, Glasgow JP Court, 15 November 2023. No further action against our client. READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Airdrie Sheriff Court, 2 November 2023. Client driving at 68 in a 30 cleared of dangerous driving and avoids disqualification. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/failure to report, Glasgow JP Court, 26 October 2023.No further action against our client. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Dumfries Sheriff Court, 24 October 2023. Client cleared of dangerous driving after serious crash. READ MORE
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Failure to Stop/Failure to Report, Edinburgh JP Court, 23 October 2023. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Driving without insurance, Glasgow JP Court, 18 October 2023. Special Reasons established. READ MORE
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Failure to stop at an accident, Selkirk JP Court, 12 October 2023. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Failure to stop at an accident, Perth JP Court, 10 October 2023. Client found Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Kilmarnock JP Court, 24 August 2023. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Driving Without Insurance, Glasgow JP Court, 23 August 2023. Client Not Guilty. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Livingston Sheriff Court, 15 August 2023. Client found Not Guilty after successful section 1 argument. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Fort William Sheriff Court, 11 August 2023. No further action against our client after we present our evidence. READ MORE
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Failing to stop/failing to report, Selkirk JP Court, 9 August 2023. Client not guilty after Crown evidence falls apart. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court, 2 August 2023. We use Dashcam evidence to undermine the police position, resulting in reduced charge. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Edinburgh JP Court, 24 July 2023. Case against our client dropped at Trial. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Dunoon Sheriff Court, 17 July 2023. Exposed police exaggerations lead to successful outcome. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Edinburgh, Edinburgh JP Court, 14 July 2023. Client found Not Guilty after we use little-known case. READ MORE
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Failure to provide a breath specimen, Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, 29 June 2023. Minimum possible sentence for our client. READ MORE.
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Failure to stop/failure to report, Paisley JP Court, 27 June 2023. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Airdrie Sheriff Court, 26 June 2023. Case discontinued at Trial. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Edinburgh JP Court, 23 June 2023. Case dropped at Trial Diet. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Dumbarton JP Court, 22 June 2023. Case dropped due to legal defence. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Dunoon JP Court, 14 June 2023. Careless driving penalty points restricted to low level after plea negotiation. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/failure to report, Glasgow JP Court, 8 June 2023. Charges dropped against our client. READ MORE
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Mobile Phones and Driving, Dunfermline JP Court, 6 June 2023. Client's licence saved by Plea Deal. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/failure to report, Kirkcaldy JP Court, 31 May 2023. Case against accused dropped. READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Paisley JP Court, 24 May 2024. Client found Not Guilty after Trial. READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Aberdeen Sheriff Court, 16 May 2023. Police lies exposed in dangerous driving case. READ MORE
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Driving Without Insurance, Glasgow JP Court, 9 May 2023. No points for client after special reasons proved. READ MORE
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Totting Up, Dumbarton JP Court, 12 April 2023. Totting up disqualification avoided after successful plea in mitigation. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Dumfries JP Court, 4 April 2023. Careless driving charge dropped after successful plea negotiation. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 2 March 2023. Client cleared of dangerous after multi-vehicle crash. READ MORE
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Section 3 prosecution dropped, Edinburgh JP Court, 26 February 2023. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/report, Glasgow JP Court, 20 February 2023. Client acquitted of section 170 charges. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Perth Sheriff Court, 6 February 2023. Client cleared of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. READ MORE
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Driving using a mobile phone, Dunfermline JP Court, 24 January 2023. Plea deal saves client's licence. READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Kilmarnock JP Court, 21 December 2022. New driver with 2 speeding cases avoids revocation. READ MORE
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Driving Without Insurance, Stirling JP Court, 16 December 2022. Case dropped against client accused of causing and permitting. READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Dumfries JP Court, 15 December 2022. Case dropped against our client. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Jedburgh JP Court, 7 December 2022. Client who struck motorcyclist avoids disqualification. READ MORE
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Using a vehicle in a dangerous condition, Glasgow JP Court, 28 November 2022. Client cleared of charge. READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Paisley Sheriff Court, 7 November 2022. Client not guilty of dangerous driving. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Glasgow JP Court, 21 October 2022. Client acquitted of careless driving. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Dunfermline Sheriff Court, 12 October 2022. Client driving at 117mph avoids disqualification. READ MORE
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Dunoon JP Court, 5 October 2022. Case against our client deserted. READ MORE
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Fort William Sheriff Court, 3 October 2022. Client cleared of dangerous driving charge. READ MORE
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Mobile Phones and Driving, Dumfries JP Court, 22 September 2022. HGV driver found Not Guilty after trial. READ MORE
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Mobile Phones and Driving, Dumfries JP Court, 22 September 2022. HGV driver found Not Guilty after trial. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/report accident; Glasgow JP Court, 21 September 2022. Case discontinued against our client. READ MORE
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Failure to stop/provide details, Dundee JP Court, 20 September 2022. Case dropped against our client. READ MORE
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Driving Without Insurance in Scotland, Lanark JP Court, 5 September 2022. Special reasons for driving without insurance established. READ MORE
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Mobile phones and driving, Kirkcaldy JP Court, 29 August 2022. Client not guilty of using mobile phone while driving. READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Glasgow JP Court, 25 August 2022. Two Not Guilty verdicts save client's licence. READ MORE
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Driving Without Insurance in Scotland, Dumbarton JP Court, 2 August 2022. Client granted rare absolute discharge. READ MORE
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Driving using a mobile phone, Falkirk JP Court, 28 July 2022. Case dropped against our client. READ MORE
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Driving Without Insurance in Scotland, Kilmarnock JP Court, 27 July 2022. Case dropped against our client. READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 12 July 2022. Client not guilty of dangerous driving. READ MORE
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Drunk in Charge, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 27 May 2022. Client found Not Guilty after trial. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Dumfries Sheriff Court, 6 May 2022. Client driving at 120mph cleared of dangerous driving. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Dumbarton Sheriff Court, 5 May 2022. Client not guilty of serious dangerous driving charge. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 4 May 2022. Client charged with 100mph in 40mph limit cleared of dangerous driving. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Perth Sheriff Court, 3 May 2022. GP cleared of dangerous driving charge. READ MORE.
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Driving Without Insurance in Scotland, Glasgow JP Court, 21 April 2022. Client acquitted of causing and permitting. READ MORE.
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Perth Sheriff Court, 21 April 2022. Client who smashed into rare E-type Jaguar cleared of dangerous driving. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Dunoon Sheriff Court, 24 March 2022. Client found Guilty after trial. READ MORE.
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Fort William JP Court, 16 March 2022. No further action against our clients. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 16 March 2022. Client avoids section 2 conviction after allegedly undertaking at 110mph in a 50mph limit. READ MORE.
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 16 March 2022. Client avoids disqualification after crash causes serious injury. READ MORE.
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Stirling Sheriff Court, 8 March 2022. No further action against client charged with dangerous driving. READ MORE.
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Elgin Sheriff Court, 25 February 2022. Client who collided with other car cleared of dangerous driving. READ MORE.
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Speeding in Scotland, Forfar JP Court, 18 February 2022. Two dropped charges saves client's licence. READ MORE.
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Drink driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 3 February 2022. Minimum penalty for client more than x3 legal limit. READ MORE.
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Perverting the course of justice, Hamilton Sheriff Court, 2 February 2022. Client not guilty in non-road traffic case. READ MORE.
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Drink driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 1 February 2022. Client cleared of drink driving. READ MORE.
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Hamilton Sheriff Court, 21 January 2022. Client found Not Guilty after trial. READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Stranraer Sheriff Court, 19 January 2022. Client charged with dangerous driving at 108mph avoids disqualification. READ MORE.
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Inverness Sheriff Court, 18 January 2022, client allegedly driving supercar at 128mph avoids dangerous driving conviction. READ MORE.
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dumfries Sheriff Court, 12 January 2022, client who struck cyclist cleared of dangerous driving. READ MORE.
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Early Removal of Disqualification, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 20 December 2021. Client's 10 year disqualifcation removed early after successful application. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 20 December 2021. Client cleared of section 2 charge after successful plea negotiation. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Edinburgh Justice of the Peace Court, 16 December 2021. Charge dropped against senior nurse. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Ayr Sheriff Court, 14 December 2021. HGV driver cleared of dangerous driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Failure to provide a breath specimen, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 10 December 2021. Client charged with failure to provide a breath specimen avoids disqualification. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Drink Driving in Scotland, Perth Sheriff Court, 9 December 2021. Plea deal means minimum ban for client originally charged with being almost 6 times the legal limit. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Careless Driving in Scotland, Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court, 7 December 2021. Charge dropped against motorcyclist involved in crash. CLICK TO READ MORE.
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Drug Driving in Scotland, Hamilton Sheriff Court, 25 November 2021. Client cleared of multiple drug driving charges. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Paisley Sheriff Court, 27 October 2021. Lamborghini driver cleared of dangerous driving after being clocked at 84mph in a 40mph limit. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Perth JP Court, 19 October 2021. Client avoids a 6 month disqualification after successful plea in mitigation. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Driving while using a mobile phone, Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court, 16 September 2021. Case against our client dropped by Crown. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dunfermline Sheriff Court, 18 November 2021. Client cleared of dangerous driving charge based on speed alone. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dunoon Sheriff Court, 2 September 2021. Client cleared of dangerous driving in tricky Dunoon case. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Speeding in Scotland, Aberdeen JP Court, 30 August 2021. Minimum penalty for client driving more than 50% in excess of speed limit. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Dangerous driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 27 August 2021. Client acquitted of serious dangerous driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Fail to stop/report an accident, Airdrie JP Court, 20 August 2021. Client cleared of leaving the scene of an accident. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous Driving in Scotland, Jedburgh Sheriff Court, 17 August 2021. Dangerous driving charge against our client dropped by the Crown. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Fort William Sheriff Court, 13 August 2021. Motorcyclist involved in horrific accident cleared of dangerous driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE
Exceptional hardship in Scotland, Forfar JP Court, 6 August 2021. Exceptional Hardship established for AA counsellor after case lasting more than 2 years. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Airdrie Sheriff Court, 29 July 2021. Client accused of drifting not guilty of dangerous driving. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Failure to provide a breath sample, Airdrie Sheriff Court, 25 June 2021. Police error leads to Not Guilty verdict. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Driving using a mobile phone, Dumfries JP Court, 21 June 2021. Plea to alternative charge saves client's licence. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Speeding in Scotland, Aberdeen JP Court, 21 June 2021. Plea deal means client avoids being on 9 points. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Speeding in Scotland, Dunoon JP Court, 16 June 2021. Minimum penalty for client originally charged with driving at almost twice the speed limit. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Driving without insurance, Kilmarnock JP Court, 16 June 2021. Negotiated plea saves client's licence. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Parking on the hard shoulder, Dumfries JP Court, 8th June 2021. A strange case dropped by the prosecution. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Campbeltown Sheriff Court, 26 May 2021. Client involved in head-on collision avoids dangerous driving conviction. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Driving using a mobile phone, Dumfries JP Court, 13 April 2021. Businessman on 6 points avoids totting up after successful plea negotiation. CLICK TO READ MORE
Drink driving in Scotland, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 17 March 2021. Minimum sentence for client more than 6 times the drink drive limit.
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court, 24 February 2021. Client avoids conviction for dangerous driving and racing charges. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Speeding in Scotland, Forfar Justice of the Peace Court, 12 February 2021. Client already on 6 points and facing 2 speeding charges avoids disqualification. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Drink driving in Scotland, Dundee Sheriff Court, 9 February 2021. Minimum penalty for young soldier facing serious drink driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dundee Sheriff Court, 15 January 2021. Local farmer cleared of dangerous driving after successful plea negotiations. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Oban Sheriff Court, 11 January 2021. Client mistakenly driving on wrong side of road acquitted of dangerous driving. CLICK TO READ MORE
Speeding in Scotland, Dumbarton JP Court, 7 January 2021. Client cleared of speeding after Crown drop case. CLICK TO READ MORE
Careless driving in Scotland, Peterhead JP Court, 5 January 2021. Local farmer cleared of careless driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE
Speeding in Scotland, Airdrie JP Court, 11 December 2020. Client accused of driving his Maserati at 107mph avoids disqualification. CLICK TO READ MORE
Careless driving in Scotland, Glasgow JP Court, 8 December 2020. Client accused of 88mph in 30mph limit avoids disqualification. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dumfries Sheriff Court, 2 December 2020. Porsche 911 driver speeding at 117mph cleared of dangerous driving. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Scotland, Dumfries Sheriff Court, 1 December 2020. Local mosque leader cleared of dangerous driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dumfries JP Court, 27 November 2020. Motorcyclist charged with careless driving found Not Guilty after trial. CLICK TO READ MORE
Speeding in Scotland, Perth JP Court, 19 November 2020. Client speeding at 112mph avoids disqualification. CLICK TO READ MORE
Drink driving in Scotland, Dumbarton Sheriff Court, 18 November 2020. Client found Not Guilty after trial. CLICK TO READ MORE
Glasgow JP Court, 2 November 2020. Chinese student charged with driving without insurance granted rare absolute discharge. CLICK TO READ MORE
Failure to report accident, Kilmarnock, 28 October 2020. All charges against our client dropped. CLICK TO READ MORE
Dangerous driving in Dumbarton, 22 October 2020: a rare loss after our client is convicted after trial. CLICK TO READ MORE
Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court, 13 October 2020. Client charged with speeding after being caught on Unipar speed gun found Not Guilty. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 7 October 2020. Client who impaled car on street railings cleared of dangerous driving. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Dunoon Sheriff Court, 17 September 2020. Two clients, travelling in convoy, charged with drink-driving. Minimum sentences imposed. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Glasgow Sheriff Court, 15 September 2020. Motorcyclist charged with dangerous driving avoids disqualification. CLICK TO READ MORE
Edinburgh JP Court, 26 August 2020. Client on 9 points charged with contravening red light. Case dropped. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Falkirk Sheriff Court, 26 August 2020. Section 5 charge - minimum sentence for driver 3 times the limit who crashed car. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Hamilton Sheriff Court, 21 August 2020. Reduced sentence for drink driving while 4 times the limit. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Glasgow JP Court, 18 August 2020. Client cleared of careless driving charge. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Edinburgh speeding charge - minimum penalty for driver almost double the speed limit. Edinburgh JP Court, 13 August 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Road Traffic Act 1988, section 170 - all charges against our client dropped. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Glasgow dangerous driving charge - mother who stopped on motorway found Not Guilty. Glasgow Sheriff Court, 13 March 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Careless driving in Dumfries - charge against Porsche 911 driver dropped. Dumfries JP Court, 12 March 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Dumfries dangerous driving charge - '171mph' driver avoids jail sentence. Dumfries Sheriff Court, 11 March 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Dangerous driving allegation - motorcyclist accused of 109mph in 60mph limit keeps licence. Dunoon Sheriff Court, 5 March 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Dumfries speeding charge - 115mph driver avoids disqualification. Dumfries Sheriff Court, 3 March 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Dumfries careless driving charge - driver who accidentally knocked down an older lady escapes disqualification. Dumfries JP Court, 3 March 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Oban section 2 charge - local businessman cleared of dangerous driving. Oban Sheriff Court, 24-26 February 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Drink driving in Edinburgh - minimum sentence for driver more than three times the limit. Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 19 February 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Road Traffic Act 1988 section 172. Charge against client accused of failing to identify driver dropped. Glasgow JP Court, 13 February 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Speeding in Perth - negotiated plea deal saves client's licence. Perth JP Court, 23 January 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Speeding in Forfar - dropped charge means licence saved. Forfar JP Court, 17 January 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Glasgow drink driving charge - client more than 3 times the limit gets minimum disqualification. Glasgow Sheriff Court, 10 January 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Dangerous driving in Edinburgh - client acquitted after police lies exposed. Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 8 January 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Client charged with driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition found Not Guilty after trial. Hamilton JP Court, 7 January 2020. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Cases pre-2020
HGV Driver Cleared of Dangerous Driving Charge
Dangerous driving in Scotland
Forfar Sheriff Court
17 December 2019
Licence Saved
Glasgow Drink Driving Charge: reduced sentence
Drink Driving in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court
5 December 2019
Reduced Sentence
Glasgow Speeding Charge: Dropped
Glasgow Speeding Charge
Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court
5 December 2020
Case dropped on technicality
Speeding charge at Perth: Licence Saved
Speeding charge at Perth
63 mph in a 30mph limit
28 November 2019
Licence saved
Peterhead Dangerous Driving Case: Client Cleared
Dangerous driving in Scotland
Peterhead Sheriff Court
14 November 2019
Not Guilty
Dumfries Speeding Case at 104mph: Licence Saved
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court
12 November 2019
Driver doing 104mph escapes disqualification
Dangerous Driving Prosecution: dropped at Sheriff Appeal Court
Dangerous Driving in Scotland
Sheriff Appeal Court Edinburgh
5 November 2019
Prosecution dropped
Speeding in Inverness: Client doing 106mph Avoids Disqualification
Our client was charged with speeding in Inverness. Although he had a clean licence, the alleged speed of 106mph meant there was a very good chance of a period of disqualification. As we state elsewhere, disqualifications for speeding in Inverness and elsewhere in Scotland carry the risk of disqualification when the speed is 25-30mph in excess of the limit. Our client tendered a Guilty Plea and our mitigation kept him on the road.
Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 143: Delivery Driver Cleared of Driving Without Insurance
Driving Without Insurance in Scotland (Road Traffic Act 1988 section 143)
Banff Justice of the Peace Court
31 October 2019
Takeaway driver cleared of driving without insurance
Speeding in Jedburgh: Driver Avoids 6-month Disqualification
Speeding in Scotland
Jedburgh Justice of the Peace Court
30 October 2019
6 month disqualification avoided
Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 36: Larkhall Driver found Not Guilty
Driving through red light
Perth Justice of the Peace Court
29 October 2019
Found Not Guilty after trial
Forfar Driver Avoids 6 Month Totting Up Disqualification
Speeding in Scotland
Forfar Justice of the Peace Court
16 October 2019
Forfar driver avoids 6 month totting up disqualification
Drink Driving in Glasgow: Reduced Sentence
Drink driving in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court
14 October 2019
Accused almost 5 times limit – reduced sentence imposed.
Tachograph Charges Against Company: Dismissed
Alleged tachograph offences x2
Lanark Justice of the Peace Court
1 October 2019
Not Guilty
Paisley Drink Driving Charge: Not Guilty
Drink Driving in Scotland
Paisley Sheriff and JP Court
1 October 2019
Not Guilty
Careless Driving in Edinburgh: Lamborghini Driver Acquitted
Careless Driving in Scotland
Edinburgh JP Court
19 September 2019
Lamborghini driver found Not Guilty
Speeding in Aberdeen: reduced sentence
Speeding in Aberdeen
13 September 2019
Client facing 6-month disqualification
Reduced sentence of 2-month disqualification
Aberdeen Speeding Charge: Case Dropped
Speeding in Aberdeen
12 September 2019
Case dropped
Exceptional Hardship Proof: Licence Saved
Exceptional Hardship in Scotland
Forfar, 23 August 2019
Licence Saved
Our client was convicted of driving while using a mobile phone. The 6 points he received took him to 12. We argued successfully that a 6-month disqualification would cause exceptional hardship.
New Driver Escapes Disqualification
Speeding in Dumfries
20 August 2019
New driver speeding at 100mph
Licence saved
Aberdeen Road Traffic Lawyer: glaring error means dismissed tacho case
Tachograph Charge
Aberdeen, 6 August 2019
Not Guilty – our client was charged with a tachograph offence. We spot a glaring error in the complaint which leads to acceptance of a Not Guilty plea.
Speeding in Oban, 91 in a 60: Licence Saved
Speeding in Scotland
Oban Justice of the Peace Court
1 August 2019
Our client was charged with speeding at 91 in a 60 limit, a speed which risks disqualification. On the particular facts we persuade the court to limit the penalty to 4 points instead.
Failure To Identify The Driver, Dundee, 30 July 2019: Case Dropped
Our client faced two charges of failure to identify the driver of his car on separate occasions. This is a contravention of the Road Traffic Act 1988, section 172. Penalties are necessarily steep at 6 penalty points per instance. As if that was not bad enough, our client already had 9 points on his driving. We were able to identify evidential difficulties and have the cases dropped against our client.
Careless Driving in Aberdeen: Licence Saved
This case of careless driving in Aberdeen unfortunately involved a very serious collision. A Guilty plea was tendered and we were able to obtain 4 points, saving his licence.
Fixed Camera Speeding, 25 July 2019: Case Dropped
As a road traffic lawyer in Glasgow, we need to be aware of the various types of speed detection devices used in the city. In this case, the device used was a GATSO speed camera. The speed was not very high at an alleged 43mph in a 30mph zone. As expected, our client was offered a fixed penalty however we were able to have the case dropped. Resulting in no fine and no points.
Driving Without Insurance, Glasgow, 24 July 2019: Case Dropped
This case was due to proceed to trial at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court. Prior to this we raised our client’s defence with the Crown. The Procurator Fiscal agreed with what we said and the case was discontinued.
Speeding in Dumfries, 9 July 2019: Licence Saved
This case of speeding in Dumfries placed our client’s licence in jeopardy as he was already on 7 points. We recommended a plea of Guilty as the most sensible way forward and were able to obtain the points that avoided a totting up driving ban and kept him on the road.
Speeding in Glasgow, 4 July 2019: Licence Saved
Our client faced multiple speeding charges in Glasgow. If convicted of all offences, he would have lost his licence. By careful case management we are able to negotiate a plea deal with the Crown that saved his licence.
Speeding in Dumfries, 4 July 2019: Not Guilty
Our client was on 9 points and accused of speeding in Dumfries. Speeding cases in this jurisdiction are notoriously difficult to win and trials should be avoided if there is an alternative. On this occasion, however, there was no alternative. We bring all our experience and expertise to the table and achieved a Not Guilty verdict.
Drink Driving (Paisley), 27 June 2019: Minimum Sentence
Our client was an otherwise responsible young adult who made a foolish decision to drive while more than 3 times the legal limit. She was also incorrectly charged with failing to provide a breath sample. We negotiated a plea of Not Guilty to that charge, then after discounts, her disqualification was restricted to 11 months.
Dangerous Driving Charge, Dundee, 26 June 2019: Licence Saved
Our client faced a dangerous driving charge based on an extended course of driving. It was alleged that, while riding his motorbike, he repeatedly rode at excessive speed and repeatedly crossed centre road markings. Then, when negotiating a sharp bend, he lost control of his bike, crossed the centre markings and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The collision was captured by the car’s Dashcam. There were numerous evidential issues with the Crown case which meant we were able to negotiate a plea to careless driving and our client received penalty points.
Careless Driving in Dumfries, 20 June 2019: Case Dropped
This was a case of careless driving in Dumfries. The allegation against our client did not make sense to us and we were able to persuade the Crown to agree with our position.
‘High Speed’ Speeding in Glasgow, 11 June 2019: Licence Saved
Our client was charged with speeding at 92mph in a 50mph section of the M8. We have seen such speeds prosecuted as dangerous driving so, right away, we felt our client’s licence was in danger but the client did not want to go to trial. We negotiate a plea to a reduced speed and the case is disposed of by penalty points.
Dangerous Driving in Selkirk, 3rd June 2019: Licence Saved
Our client was prosecuted for dangerous driving with numerous allegations including tailgating, brake-testing, high speed and unsafe overtakes. After a review of the evidence we discovered both legal and factual issues with the Crown case. The Crown was thereafter persuaded to accept a plea to the lesser charge of careless driving and our client received penalty points.
Dangerous Driving (Lanark), 28 May 2019: Not Guilty
Our client was charged with dangerous driving at 106mph on a 70mph limit motorway. Although he did not deny the speed and was prepared to plead Guilty to careless driving, the Crown refused our plea. The matter proceeded to trial and our client was acquitted of dangerous driving and convicted of the less serious charge of careless driving.
Speeding (Dumfries), 23 May 2019, 106mph: Licence Saved
Our client was prosecuted for speeding at 106mph. This is a speed almost certain to attract disqualification which would have been disastrous to our client. After analysing the evidence we are able to negotiate a suitable plea and save our client’s licence.
Speeding (Kilmarnock), 16 May 2019: Case Not Called
This speeding case was due to proceed to trial. On our review of the case we had made note of myriad potential difficulties faced by the Crown notwithstanding the fact that the alleged offence had been captured on camera. On the morning of the trial, after a conversation with the Procurator Fiscal, the Crown stated that they were not proceeding with the case.
Dangerous Driving (Inverness), 9 May 2019: Not Guilty
Our client was prosecuted for dangerous driving at 105mph in a 50mph while also forcing another driver to take evasive action to avoid a collision. An alternative charge of speeding was also libelled. Video evidence showed the evasive action claim was erroneous and the Crown was persuaded to accept the alternative charge of speeding. We thereafter persuade the court to refrain from disqualification and the case was dealt with by 6 penalty points.
Speeding in Glasgow, 25 April 2019: Case Deserted
This was the second of two speeding cases for a client at risk of a totting up disqualification. We had already achieved a Not Guilty verdict in his first case. We then manage to get this case deserted. Licence saved.
Speeding (Dumbarton) 25 April 2019: Not Guilty
Another example of a difficult speeding case where we achieve a Not Guilty verdict by exploiting key shortcomings in the unreliable Crown evidence.
Driving Without Insurance (Hamilton), 17 April 2019: Not Guilty
The latest in a string of cases of this nature where we achieve a Not Guilty verdict.
Driving Without Insurance, Glasgow, 16 April 2019: Special Reasons Proof (SRP) Successful
Driving without insurance, Glasgow, 16 April 2019. This special reasons proof (SRP) was a continuation of a previous case that we have discussed elsewhere. Driving without insurance is unusual as it involves a reverse burden of proof. So long as the Crown can establish a prima facie case, the burden of proof is on the shoulders of the defence. We were able to establish this, resulting in no points or fine.
Driving Without Due Care and Attention, Lanark, 14 April 2019: Not Guilty
This was a case of careless driving. It was alleged that our client executed an unsafe overtake and caused an oncoming car to take evasive action. The Crown supplemented the evidence of two eye-witnesses with Dashcam footage. Notwithstanding this, we achieve a Not Guilty verdict.
Speeding, Perth, 9 April 2019: Case Deserted
Speeding (Perth), 9 April 2019, case deserted This case of Speeding (Perth) involved average speed cameras. We have previously said that average speed cameras are extremely difficult to beat at trial. They have become even more difficult after a recent appeal case. This was a case lost by one of our competitors, however we were able to have the case deserted for our client.
Causing Death by Careless Driving in Ayr, 1st-4th of April: Case Not Proven
Our client was accused of causing death by careless driving by crossing onto the opposing carriageway, hitting another vehicle and killing the driver. We use expert evidence to undermine the Crown’s case. Client acquitted by the jury after 4 days of evidence.
Driving Without Insurance (Glasgow), 25 March 2019: Not Guilty
Our client was charged with driving without insurance and running a red light. We achieved Not Guilty verdicts to both charges.
Dangerous Driving Charge in Oban, 11 April 2019: Licence Saved
Client was prosecuted for dangerous driving. In the circumstances the Crown was persuaded to accept a plea to the lesser charge of careless driving. Penalty points imposed and licence saved.
Driving Using Mobile Phone, Aberdeen, 7 March 2019: Case Deserted
Our client was accused of texting while stationary at a red light. Although stationary he was “driving” within the meaning of the law. Certain inadmissible evidence was illicited in the course of the trial. We made a motion to desert the case and the court agreed. Our client was then formally acquitted.
Speeding in Wick, 5 March 2019: 6 month Disqualification Avoided
Our client was on 9 points and had been caught speeding, allegedly at a very high speed. The speed was high enough to attract a significant period of discretionary disqualification even without 9 penalty points. We identified a legal defence which allowed us to negotiate a lesser speed. We thereafter persuade the court to limit the disqualification to 28 days.
Running a Red Light in Edinburgh, 21 February 2019: Case Dropped
Our client – who had a clean licence – was prosecuted for going through a red light. He was adamant that the police were wrong. We analyse the evidence and present a case to the Crown. The Procurator Fiscal agreed to drop the case.
Careless Driving (Inverness), 18 February 2019: 6 Month Disqualification Avoided
Our client was charged with “high end” careless driving. He was also on 9 points and faced a 6-month disqualification. We get parts of the charge deleted and then persuade the court to limit the disqualification to 28 days.
Speeding (Inverness), 18 February 2019: Six Month Disqualification Avoided
Our client was on 9 points and was caught speeding. He therefore faced a six-month disqualification from driving. We are able to persuade the court to impose a 28-day disqualification instead.
Dangerous Driving at Glasgow, 15 February 2019: Licence Saved
Our client was accused of dangerous driving. The basis of this was a speed of 90mph in a 50mph limit in very poor weather conditions. We discovered flaws in respect of both these allegations. After discussing the case, the Procurator Fiscal was persuaded to amend the charge to careless driving and our client received the minimum 3 penalty points.
Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving, Selkirk, 11-12 February 2019: Not Guilty
As we focus purely on road traffic work, most of our cases are not heard by a jury. This was an exception due to the very serious nature of the allegation. After two days of evidence our client was unanimously acquitted of causing serious injury be dangerous driving. He was also acquitted of the less serious charge of careless driving by a majority verdict.
Speeding (Falkirk), 7 February 2019: Not Guilty
This was a difficult speeding case involving two extremely experienced road traffic police officers. However a deficiency in the evidence regarding speed limit signage means we are able to achieve a Not Guilty verdict.
Failure to Provide Driver Details, Glasgow, 11 January 2019: Not Guilty
Our client was prosecuted for failing to provide driver details. She was also prosecuted for causing and permitting another person to drive while uninsured. We persuade the Crown to accept Not Guilty pleas to BOTH charges.
RTA 1988 Section 7, Glasgow, 10 Jan 2019: Not Guilty
Our client was prosecuted for refusing to provide a blood sample contrary to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. We are able to persuade the sheriff that the police actions were so grossly unfair and that our client should be acquitted.
Drink Driving, Airdrie, 10 December 2018: Licence Saved
Our client was prosecuted for drink driving. We manage to persuade the Crown that a lesser charge of “drunk in charge” was appropriate. The sheriff agreed that it would not be appropriate to disqualify our client and imposed penalty points instead.
Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2, Kirkcaldy, 26 Nov 2018: Licence Saved
This was a dangerous driving case involving an unauthorised movement of an “abnormal load”. The load was said to be so large that a police escort was required but not obtained. We highlighted evidential issues and the charge was reduced to a minor case of careless driving. Our client received 3 penalty points and a nominal fine.
Exceptional Hardship, Glasgow, 29 October 2018: Licence Saved
Our client had pleaded Guilty to a clear case of careless driving. As a result he faced a 6-month disqualification. We were able to persuade the court that this would cause exceptional hardship. Licence saved.
Dangerous Driving (Dumbarton), 26 Oct 2018: Licence Saved
Our client was prosecuted for dangerous driving with numerous allegations including excessive speed in a built up area, tailgating, poor lane discipline, executing an unsafe overtake and narrowly avoiding a collision. All witnessed by 2 police officers. After evidence the sheriff was persuaded that the driving was “low end” careless and our client received 4 penalty points instead of a mandatory disqualification.
RTA 1988 Section 172, Glasgow, 9 October 2018: Case Dropped
Our client was charged with a contravention of the Road Traffic Act 1988, section 172. The basis was his “failure” to identify a person driving his car – it was accepted HE was not the driver – some 6 months after the alleged incident. On the day of the trial we persuaded the Crown to drop the case.
Dangerous Driving (Selkirk), 21 Sept 2018: Case Dropped
This case involved an allegation that our client rode his motorcycle dangerously. The basis was his pillion passenger, namely his unsecured 4-year old son. We quickly spotted a crucial flaw in the Crown’s case which led to proceedings being discontinued.
Exceptional Hardship, Dundee, 3 Sept 2018: Licence Saved
This was a case where we successfully argued exceptional hardship. Our client had reached 12 points within a 3 year period. However we were able to persuade the court not to disqaulify her. The reason was the effect it would have on her extensive work in the local area as a community nurse.
Dangerous Driving, Edinburgh, 30 August 2018: Not Guilty
Our client was accused of dangerous driving. He was accused of losing control of his motorcycle while pulling a ‘wheelie’. He crashed into a passer-by, injuring her. We submit expert and medical evidence to establish that this was not a deliberate manoeuvre. Client cleared of dangerous driving.
Dangerous Driving, Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, 20 August 2018, Licence Saved
Our client was clocked at a speed of 124mph on a dual carriageway. We highlighted crucial flaws in the methodology used to measure the speed. The Crown then agreed to accept a plea to the lesser charge of careless driving at a lower speed. Penalty points imposed, client’s licence saved.
Speeding, Glasgow, 15 August 2018, Not Guilty
Our client was prosecuted for speeding on the M8. The Crown’s evidence appeared overwhelming. However our cross-examination of the first Crown witness highlights fatal flaws in the evidence. The Crown offers no further evidence and our client is acquitted.
Failure to Identify Driver, Dumfries, 10 August 2018, Not Guilty
Our client was being prosecuted for failure to identify the driver of a car alleged to be speeding. This is a contravention of section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This places a legal obligation on the registered keeper of a vehicle to identify who was driving. We won the case at Trial.
Dangerous Driving, 1st August 2018, Glasgow Sheriff Court: Licence Saved
Our client was prosecuted for dangerous driving for knocking down a pedestrian at a red light. We raise concerns about the visibility of the light and the charge is reduced to careless driving. Licence saved.
Speeding (x2), Aberdeen, 31 July 2018, Licence Saved
The client had been caught speeding twice one month apart by average speed cameras near to Aberdeen. He already had 3 points on his licence and also had a pending fixed penalty offer for 3 more in another jurisdiction. We obtained few enough points to keep him on the road.
Dangerous Driving, Dumfries, 24 July 2018, Not Guilty
In this dangerous driving case, our client was alleged to have driven firstly at 108mph with a laser gun then at 120mph with a calibrated speedometer over a total course of 5.5 miles. In doing so he overtook numerous vehicles and was charged with dangerous driving. He was found Not Guilty.
Speeding, Kirkcaldy, 9 July 2018, Not Guilty
Not Guilty: This speeding case called for trial on 9 July 2018. The case involved a laser gun, three police witnesses and a plethora of documentary evidence. Our client was on 9 points and relied upon his licence for his job and also to take care of his disabled wife. We ran the trial and he was acquitted.
Speeding, Aberdeen, 26 June 2018, Case Dropped
This speeding case involved the use of the Unipar SL700 laser device. Our client was alleged to have driven at 45mph in a 30mph speed limit. On review of the case papers, we quickly identified a technical defence to the charge and proceeded on that basis.
Driving While Using a Mobile Phone, Glasgow, 26 June 2018: Case Dismissed
Driving while using a mobile phone now carries an increased 6 penalty points. Our client was therefore justifiably concerned when he came to see us after being mistakenly accused by the police of using his phone while driving on the M8. We were able to have the charge dismissed.
Drink Driving, Alloa, 21 June 2018, Low Sentence Imposed
Not every case is a trial. There are times when – so long as the client does not dispute their guilt – when a well-judged and prepared Guilty plea is the appropriate way forward.
Dangerous Driving, Ayr, 18 June 2018, Not Guilty
This was an extremely difficult dangerous driving case. The allegation was, amongst other things, that our client deliberately evaded capture by the police. It was alleged that the police van had positioned itself on the road to block our client’s path. He was found Not Guilty.
Speeding (x2), Stirling, 8 June 2018, Licence Saved
Our client in these speeding cases was in a difficult position. For personal reasons he was deeply dependant upon his driving licence. Unfortunately he was already on 6 points when he incurred two speeding matters a few days apart. As any speeding case carries a minimum of 3 points we needed to beat one charge. A suitable plea was negotiated and he received 5 points, saving his licence.
Speeding, Aberdeen, May 31 2018, Not Guilty
This speeding case involved average speed cameras. This is an elegant and simple way to record speed using modern technology. It involves using two cameras a set distance apart. A car passes the first camera and a photograph is taken. The car then passes a second camera further along the road. Speed =’s distance over time. We proceeded to Trial and obtained a Not Guilty verdict.
Driving Without Insurance, Kilmarnock, 24 May 2018: Not Guilty
This case called for trial at Kilmarnock Justice of the Peace Court. The allegation was that our client drove his partner’s car while uninsured however they were found Not Guilty.
Driving without Insurance, Edinburgh, 17 May 2018, Not Guilty
The basis of the charge was that, although he had insurance, he did not have business insurance. The police, as a result of questioning him, mistakenly believed he was working. He was not, and was found Not Guilty.
Culpable and Reckless Conduct, Paisley, 9 May 2018, No Case to Answer
Our client, the owner and operator of a party bus, was charged with culpable and reckless conduct. There was also an alternative charge of using a vehicle in a dangerous condition. Due to the unusual circumstances, this was picked up in the press.
Driving without insurance, Dumbarton, 24 April 2018, no points or fine
Our client had been charged with driving without insurance and had previously accepted his Guilt. However after speaking to him we were satisfied that he had a good case for “special reasons”. If there are special reasons in a case like this, then the ‘penalty’ is not imposed. We were successful in this regard.
Drink Driving, Elgin, 20 April 2018, Not Guilty
In this case a minimum disqualification for drink-driving, together with a Not Guilty for leaving the scene of an accident, was also accomplished. The charges against our client were initially very serious indeed.
Dangerous Driving, Oban, 10 April 2018, Case Dropped
Anyone who defends road traffic cases on a regular basis is aware of a particular “hot spot” called Arrivain near Oban. It is a long straight stretch of road that is preceded by numerous twists and turns in both directions. It is a favourite location for the police to ‘ping’ cars. The charges against our client were dropped.
Driving Without Insurance, Edinburgh, 5 April 2018, Special Reasons Established
Driving without insurance is a “strict liability” offence. In other words, it does not matter if the accused did not intend to drive without insurance. The mere fact that he does so means he is Guilty of the offence.
Drunk In charge, Dundee, 29 March 2018, Not Guilty
Our client was prosecuted for being drunk in charge of his car. He was approximately four times the legal limit however had no intention of driving, he was simply charging his phone. He was found Not Guilty.
Careless Driving x2, Fort William, 21 March 2018, Not Guilty x2
Our client was a haulier and faced 2 careless driving charges for driving an abnormal load without an escort vehicle. The alleged offences occurred within 4 days of each other, however we successfully won the case at Trial.
Dangerous Driving, Peterhead, 16 March 2018, Not Guilty
In this dangerous driving case, it was alleged that our client drove at 63mph in a 30mph limit. The police originally claimed that this speed occurred in the built up area of a village. The police took no prisoners in describing the supposed offence in their statements, however we were able to obtain a Not Guilty verdict to the Section 2 charge.
Dangerous Driving, Inverness, 14 March 2018, Not Guilty
This dangerous driving, an Inverness case, was held over two days. The allegation against out client was based mainly on high speeds on a stretch of single carriageway road subject to the national speed limit. Our client’s speed was first clocked at 92mph and then again at 103mph. He was convicted of the lesser charge of Careless Driving, which saved his licence.
Dangerous Driving, Campbeltown, 7 March 2018, Licence Saved
Motorcyclists and the A83 can be a bad mix however this dangerous driving case was another example of saving a client’s licence through case preparation and negotiation rather than a trial.
Speeding, Aberdeen, 8th February 2018, Not Guilty
This was a speeding case in Aberdeen involving a GATSO fixed camera. The stretch of road was a very small stretch when the speed limit drops from 70mph to 50mph. To add insult to injury the day of the alleged offence was Christmas Day. The case was however Not Proven due to an issue with the ‘secondary check’ meaning that there was reasonable doubt in the case.
Drink driving, Edinburgh, 7th February 2018, Not Guilty
Drink driving cases are extremely difficult but not impossible to win. This was a case in which we relied upon a defence of “post-incident” drinking. This defence is available by virtue of section 15(3) of the Road Traffic (Offenders) Act 1988.
Speeding, Glasgow, 5 February 2018, Case Not Called
This speeding case involved a calibrated speedometer and an alleged speed of 85mph in a 50mph limit. The case had quite a long history with several adjournments for various reasons. The majority of these adjournments had been on Crown motion.
Speeding, Paisley, 25 January 2018, Case Not Called
This case involved a fixed camera called a GATSO. Many people simply accept fixed penalties in these cases as it is assumed the camera doesn’t lie. This is incorrect. GATSO cameras are not infallible. They use dated radar technology and they are not unbeatable.
Driving while using a mobile phone, Peterhead, 16 January 2018, Not Guilty
Driving while using a mobile phone, Peterhead, 16 January 2018, Not Guilty. This case called for trial at Peterhead Justice of the Peace Court. The police evidence was standard fare for this type of case. The police had taken up a position adjacent to the roadside which afforded them – they claimed – an excellent view. It did not, and our client was found Not Guilty.
Driving while unfit through drugs, Glasgow, 12 January 2018, Not Guilty
Driving while unfit through drugs is an offence under section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Crown must prove (a) that the accused drove on a road or other public place; (b) was unfit to drive and (c) that unfitness was due to drugs in his body. He was found Not Guilty.
Speeding, Paisley, 28 December 2017, Licence Saved
This speeding case involved an alleged speed of 108mph. The driving was also captured on video and, in our view, our client was fortunate to escape a more serious charge. However speeding in Scotland at a speed of 108mph almost inevitably results in a disqualification from driving. We avoided this and points were imposed, saving his licence.
Using Vehicle in a Dangerous Condition, Inverness, 11 December 2017, Not Guilty
Using vehicle in a dangerous condition, Inverness, 11 December 2017, Not Guilty A slightly unusual case brought under section 40A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The allegation was that our client was using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
Speeding, Glasgow, 5 December 2017, Case Deserted
This case was almost identical to another case in Glasgow the previous week. the only difference was the lawyer defending the case. Everything we said for that case applied to this case, namely: This was a case involving the VASCAR speed detection system and we had the case deserted.
Speeding, Glasgow, 30 November 2017, Case Deserted
Speeding, Glasgow, 30 November 2017, case deserted This was a case involving the VASCAR speed detection system.
Dangerous Driving, Dunfermline, 28 November 2017, case not called
Our client came to us after being advised by another solicitor that there was no prospect of successfully defending his case. On paper, it did look bad. The allegation was that our client drove at grossly excessive speeds on a road entering a shopping complex car park. We were able to persuade the Crown to drop the charges.
Speeding, Oban, 27 October 2017, Case Deserted
Our client was being prosecuted for 82 in a 50, a tricky speed because it is difficult to estimate how the court will deal with it. Our client could not get any more than 5 points and 82 in a 50 speeding case could easily attract 5-6 points. The case was deserted.
Careless Driving, Edinburgh, 13 October 2017, Case Not Called
Not Called Our client was a motorcyclist. he was being prosecuted for driving without due care and attention (Road Traffic Act 1988, section 3).
Running a red light, Glasgow, 10 October 2017: Not Guilty
Not Guilty for the allegation of running a red light is contrary to section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. It carries 3 penalty points.
Careless driving, Stranraer, 5 October 2017, Case Not Called
Case Not Called: our client in this case was a haulier.
Using Vehicle in a Dangerous Condition, Fort William, 4 October 2017, Case Deserted
Using vehicle in a dangerous condition, Fort William, 4 October 2017, Not Guilty The basis of this charge, under section 40A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, was that our client drove an “abnormal load” without a police escort.
Dangerous Driving, Perth, 25 September 2017: Not Guilty
This dangerous driving case called for trial on 25 September 2017 at Perth Sheriff Court. The allegation against our client was at the higher end of dangerous driving. Our client was alleged to have ridden his motorcycle at very high speeds, contravened solid white lines and negotiated a blind bend. They were found Not Guilty.
Dangerous Driving, Wick, 30 August 2017, Licence Saved
Licence Saved: This was a case which resolved prior to trial on 30 August 2017 at Wick Sheriff Court. The allegation of dangerous driving was that our client overtook another vehicle when it was unsafe to do so.
Speeding, Aberdeen, 9 August 2017, Not Guilty
A quite extraordinary case of speeding in Aberdeen. Our client was being prosecuted for an alleged speed of 42mph in a 20 mph zone. The reason for the 20mph limit was that there were local schools in the vicinity and therefore a 20mph limit quite properly applies at certain times with a flashing light. Footage obtained showed that this was not one of those times and the case was successfully defended.
Speeding, Falkirk, 27 July 2017, Not Guilty
Speeding: this was a particularly serious speeding matter as the alleged speed was 110mph on a motorcycle and there was video evidence of the incident. Our client was found Not Guilty at Trial.
Speeding, Kirkcaldy, 24 July 2017, Not Guilty
This case called for trial on 24 July 2017 at Kirkcaldy Justice of the Peace Court.
Speeding, Glasgow, 30 June 2017, Not Guilty
This case called for trial at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court on 30 June 2017 and we obtained a Not Guilty verdict.
Dangerous Driving, Perth, 14 June 2017, Not Guilty
Any case of dangerous driving in Scotland which involves police officers as direct eye-witnesses usually spells trouble for the accused. Police officers are trained to give evidence in court, often do so and tend to be more polished courtroom performers than civilians.
Exceptional Hardship/Totting-Up, Stirling, 12 June 2017, Licence Saved
Our client had accumulated 12 points on her driving licence in a 3-year period. This meant that she faced a 6-month totting up ban unless we could establish exceptional hardship in terms of Section 35 of the Road Traffic (Offenders) Act 1988.
Driving while Using Mobile Phone, Edinburgh, 2 June 2017, Not Guilty
This case called for trial on the 2nd of June 2017 at Edinburgh Justice of the Peace Court. It sticks in the memory for having some of the worst police evidence we have ever heard at a trial.
Driving Without Insurance, Dunoon, 24 May 2017: Case Dropped by Prosecutor
This case of driving without insurance called at Dunoon Justice of the Peace court on 24 May 2017. Driving without insurance, contrary to section 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, carries 6-8 penalty points and long-lasting consequences in terms of vastly inflated insurance payments.
Dangerous Driving, Kilmarnock, 22 May 2017, Case Dropped by Prosecution
This was a rather serious case of dangerous driving. Our client was alleged to have driven at excessive speed of in excess of 100mph, undertaken a vehicle on the hard shoulder, repeatedly undertake other vehicles and engage in a race with another vehicle.
Speeding, Glasgow, 15 May 2017: Case Not Called
Our client was charged with speeding and, after numerous delays, the case called for trial on 15 May 2017. We had quickly identified a crucial flaw in the Crown case and, after that, it was a matter of getting the case to trial. The charges were ‘dropped’.
Careless Driving, Dumfries, 12 May 2017, Not Guilty
Verdict: Not Proven. Our client was a motorcyclist, charged with careless driving and prosecuted at Dumfries Sheriff Court.
Driving while disqualified, Glasgow, 2 May 2017, Not Guilty
He was charged with driving while disqualified, contrary to section 103 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This is an extremely serious charge and often carries custodial sentences.
Dangerous Driving, Edinburgh, 26 April 2017, Licence Saved
This case called for trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 26 April 2017. Our client was being prosecuted for dangerous driving.
Driving While Using Mobile Phone, Livingston, 13 April 2017: Not Guilty
This case called for trial at Livingston Justice of the Peace Court on 13 April 2017. The police position was that our client was speaking on the phone, holding it in his right hand to his right ear and talking into it.
Speeding, Dunfermline, 6 April 2017, Not Guilty
This case called for trial at Aberdeen Justice of the Peace Court on 6 April 2017. It was a speeding case involving a mobile camera van.
Speeding, Dunfermline, 21 March 2017, Not Guilty
This speeding case called for trial at Dunfermline Justice of the Peace court. It was another case of a client on 9 points and, on paper, there appeared no hope. Our client had been caught allegedly speeding by a mobile camera van unit utilising a laser gun. They were found Not Guilty.
Driving while using mobile phone, Glasgow, 10 March 2017, Not Called
It was at a time when driving while using a mobile phone still attracted 3 points rather than the stiffer 6 imposed nowadays.
Speeding, Glasgow, 7 March 2017, Not Guilty
An alleged speed of 43mph in a 30mph zone had been recorded by police officers using a Unipar SL700 laser gun. On review of disclosure it was absolutely clear that any “loophole” defences would not succeed in this case. We still managed to ‘win’.
Drink Driving, Hamilton, 21 February 2017, Licence Saved
This was a very rare case where a person was convicted of drink driving but NOT disqualified from driving. Drink driving carries a mandatory disqualification from driving unless special reasons can be established in terms of section 34 of the Road Traffic (Offenders) Act 1988.
Dangerous Driving, Glasgow, 9 February 2017, Licence Saved
This was a particularly serious case for a number of reasons. The dangerous driving element of the charge arose from an allegation that our client tried to take a corner at high speed, lost control, rolled her car onto its roof and damaged other vehicles.
Careless Driving, Glasgow, 6 February 2017, Case Not Called
This was an allegation of careless driving (full title – driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for other road users) and it called at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court.
Dangerous Driving, Oban, 1 February 2017, Licence Saved
Dangerous driving carries a minimum penalty of 12 months disqualification, a substantial fine and a mandatory resit of an extended driving test. In some cases, custodial sentences can be imposed.
Speeding, Stirling, 23 January 2017, Case Not Called
This was a very difficult and challenging case. Our client was on 9 points and faced a totting-up disqualification. He was caught allegedly speeding by two officers using a Unipar SL700 laser device. We had the charge dropped.
Speeding, Lanark, 18 January 2017, Licence Saved
Our client was being prosecuted for speeding at Lanark Justice of the Peace Court. The alleged speed was well in excess of 100mph and our client already had 6 live points on his driving licence. He therefore faced a potential totting-up disqualification.
Driving While Using Mobile Phone, Lanark, 18 January 2017, Not Guilty
Our client was prosecuted for driving while using a mobile phone. Mobile phone cases now carry 6 points but at the time of this incident, it was a 3 point offence but was found Not Guilty.
Drink Driving, Glasgow, 13 January 2017, Minimum Penalty Imposed
Drink Driving, minimum penalty imposed. Our client made an unfortunate decision to drink while almost four times over the legal limit. She was also charged with careless driving as she allegedly lost control of her car and crashed into a roadside barrier. Even with aggravating factors, the minimum penalty was achieved.
Totting Up/Exceptional Hardship, Dumfries, 4 January 2017, Licence Saved
Any driver who accumulates 12 or more points in a 3-year period faces the possibility of a minimum 6-month disqualification under totting-up. The only way to avoid such a disqualification is to argue that it would cause exceptional hardship in terms of section 35. We were successful in doing so.
Dangerous Driving, Airdrie, 23 December 2016, Not Guilty
Every now and then, we get a case that is so ridiculous and over-charged that we have difficulty believing it. This was one such case.
Careless Driving, Glasgow, Case Deserted, 21 December 2016
Our client was charged with careless driving for an incident in 2015. There was also an additional charge under section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 for failing to report an accident to the police.
Speeding, Inverness, December 2016: Case Deserted
This case was very difficult as it involved average speed cameras. Speeding cases can be raised in a number of different ways and cases involving average speed cameras are extremely difficult to defend. However our client had 9 live points on his licence and we were able to keep him on the road.
RTA 1988 Section 4, Campbletown Sheriff Court, October 2016
Our client was being prosecuted for a contravention of section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (driving while unfit through drink or drugs). We were able to persuade the Crown to discontinue proceedings due to issues with their case.
LTI 20 20 Speeding Charge, Dundee JP Court, October 2016: Not Guilty
As a self-employed engineer with 9 live points on his driving licence there was a huge amount at stake. Our client had previously visited road traffic law websites but thought “what can they do’? We won his Trial and saved his job.
Careless Driving, Dunoon, October 2016: Low Penalty Obtained
Our client was prosecuted for careless driving. He had actually contacted us shortly after being stopped by the police and we therefore were well aware of the circumstances of the case weeks before he received a citation for court. A Guilty plea was tendered and we were able to obtain a lenient 4 penalty points.
Failure to Identify Driver, Tain, October 2016
Our client was prosecuted for a contravention of section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (failure to identify driver). The case began as an allegation of speeding. Our client ultimately received a Notice of Intended Prosecution. He did not know who the driver of the vehicle was but was found Not Guilty at Trial.
Dangerous Driving (RTA section 2), Glasgow Sheriff Court, October 2016
Our client was being prosecuted for dangerous driving (RTA section 2). The allegations were that he drove up to 90mph in a 50mph limit, repeatedly attempted to undertake other vehicles and tailgated a further vehicle. Each of these allegations could amount to dangerous driving. Fortunately we were able to negotiate a plea to careless driving and 5 penalty points were imposed.
Speeding, Perth JP, September 2016
Our client was charged with speeding at 50mph in a 30mph limit near the small village of Luncarty. She was acquitted after trial after the Crown failed to establish that the unipar gun used by the police had been calibrated properly. The case was widely reported in the newspaper press.
Road Traffic Act section 3, Paisley JP, August 2016
Road traffic act section 3, Paisley JP, August 2016 Our client was charged with a contravention of the Road Traffic Act, section 3 (driving without due care and attention). He was found Not Guilty after trial.
Undue Delay, Glasgow JP Court, August 2016
Our client was being prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. He was not served with a complaint due to an error on the part of the police.
Careless Driving, Hamilton JP, June 2016
The case was settled at a legal debate. The only issue was whether the case against our client was time-barred. The situation was complex. Our client’s position was that he had never received case papers, and we won.
Drink Driving Dumbarton Sheriff Court – September 16
Client appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff court in September 2016 and was charged with driving whilst more than 3 x the drink drive limit. Leaving the carriageway and demolishing as set of traffic lights. He pleaded guilty to amended charge and was sentenced to 9 months ban and £300 (The minimum after the Drink Drive Rehab Course).
Driving While Disqualified, Glasgow Sheriff Court, May 2016
Our client was charged with disqualified driving (Road Traffic Act, section 103). This is one of the most serious road traffic offences. The court takes an understandably dim view of those who ignore court orders. Accordingly, people convicted of disqualified driving face a possible custodial sentence.
Speeding (GATSO) , Glasgow JP Court, May 2016
The case involved a GATSO camera. As the case progressed, it was clear that there were several technical difficulties facing the Crown. At trial, it was clear that certain key evidence was going to prove inadmissible.
Speeding – Dumbarton JP – March 2016: Won
In an unusual case, the complaint against our client was dismissed at a legal debate. Our submission that the complaint contained insufficient information about the locus of the alleged offence was accepted by the court.
Special Reasons (Established) – Stirling JP – 14 March 2016
Special Reasons were established in this case when the court accepted our submissions that our client’s partner was responsible for her inadvertently driving without insurance.
Speeding/EHP – Dumfries Justice of the Peace court – February 2016
Our client was convicted after trial despite our submissions that the identification evidence against him was seriously flawed. At a subsequent EHP we were able to successfully argue that a disqualification would cause our client’s family exceptional hardship.
Speeding – Edinburgh JP – 15 February 2016
Our client was found Not Guilty after trial. The court agreed with our objection to certain certificate evidence being led on the basis that it had not been properly served and, in any event, was hearsay. In the particular circumstances of this case, the offence could not be proved without the certificates.
Dangerous Driving – Dunfermline Sheriff Court – February 2016
Our client was found Not Guilty after a two-day trial. This was a case with a number of elements including an alleged speed of up to 110mph, an overtake on a ‘blind’ bend and an overtake on a road with ‘hidden’ junctions. Our case preparations made clear that the bend was not blind and…
Driving While Using Mobile Phone – Glasgow JP – 11 January 2016
The case against our client was deserted simpliciter.
Speeding – Aberdeen JP – 24 November 2015
The case against our client was deserted after we successfully opposed a Crown motion to adjourn.
Speeding – Kilmarnock JP – 20 November 2015
Our client was found Not Guilty after the Crown failed to establish that the speedometer used to measure his alleged speed of 102mph was accurate.
Dangerous Driving – Alloa Sheriff Court – 16 November 2015
Our client was prosecuted for dangerous driving (riding his motorcycle at 126mph). However analysis of the police video enabled us to demonstrate flaws in the footage and demonstrate that the actual speed was in the region of 107mph. In those circumstances the Crown accepted a plea to the lesser charge of careless driving and our client stayed on the road.
‘no-entry’ Sign – Lanark JP – 13 November 2015
Driving in contravention of ‘no-entry’ sign – Lanark JP – 13 November This was a rare case of successfully defending a person who allegedly contravened a no-entry sign. The alleged offence took place at night and our investigations established that the sign in place at the time was not lit as required by regulations.
Driving While Using Mobile Phone – Dunfermline JP – 10 November 2015
The case against our client was dropped when the Crown agreed that the police evidence was flawed. Call On 0800 612 9597 Trustpilot
Exceptional Hardship – Aberdeen JP – 5 November 2015
The court accepted that our client should not be disqualified after accepting our submissions that the hardship suffered by his family, and his disabled step-son in particular, would be exceptional.
Special Reason – Stirling JP – 2 November 2015
The court accepted our submission that our client should not receive any further penalty for driving without insurance. The basis of the proof was that our client had a medical condition which severely affected his powers of concentration and recall.
Speeding – Edinburgh – 20 October 2015
Case against our client was deserted. The Crown moved to adjourn the trial but we successfully opposed the motion.
Speeding – Stirling JP – 19 October 2015
The case against our client was dropped prior to trial when the Crown accepted that key evidence was inadmissible.
Speeding – Inverness JP – 13 October 2015
Our client was found Not Guilty after trial. After hearing submissions, the Court agreed that the Crown had not led sufficient evidence to prove that the laser device used to measure our client’s speed was accurate.
Speeding – Dumbarton JP – 6 October 2015
Our client was found Not Guilty after trial after we established that the speed limit was illegal. The road in question purported to be a ‘restricted’ road; however our investigation established that the road did not have the required system of street lighting. Locus attendances are often crucial in speeding cases and this was an example of their value.
Driving While Using Mobile Phone – Kilmarnock JP – 18 September 2016
Our client was acquitted after a video reconstruction highlighted the evidential shortcomings of the police evidence. In our experience, the police often ‘hide’ while trying to spot mobile phone devices. While morally questionable, there is nothing illegal in doing so. On many occasions, however, the police place concealment above securing reliable evidence.
Dangerous Driving – Ayr Sheriff Court – 11 September
Our client was prosecuted for dangerous driving. The allegation was that he moved a heavy load without a police escort. After a 7-day trial, our client was convicted. His conviction was however subsequently overturned on appeal at the High Court of Justiciary. We only ever recommend an appeal in very particular circumstances but this case was one of them.
Driving While Using Mobile Phone – Paisley JP – 9 September 2015
Our client was charged with driving while using his mobile phone. The Crown led evidence of two police officers who claimed they saw our client driving in the opposite direction while speaking on his phone. This was an difficult case but, after cross-examination, the court was not persuaded that the police officer’s evidence could be relied upon.
Dangerous Driving, Glasgow, 18 August 2015
Dangerous Driving, Glasgow, 18 August 2015 Our client was charged with dangerous driving on the basis of a speed of 65mph in a 30mph zone. However in the particular circumstances of the case, he was ultimately convicted only of the lesser charge of careless driving. His licence was thereafter endorsed with 5 penalty points, avoiding a 1 year driving ban (minimum).
Running Red Light, Paisley JP Court, 11 August 2015
Running red light, Paisley JP Court, 11 August 2015 Our client was charged with running a red light and was found Not Guilty.
Exceptional Hardship Proof, Glasgow 3 July 2015
Exceptional Hardship Proof, Glasgow 3 July 2015 Our client had pleaded Guilty to speeding and faced disqualification under totting-up procedures. As he ran his own building firm, a 6-month disqualification would have had potentially devastating effect upon his business, placing his own family home at risk. Hardship was Granted.
Drink Driving, Hamilton Sheriff Court, 29 June 2015: Not Guilty
Drink Driving, Hamilton Sheriff Court, 29 June 2015 Our client was accused of drink driving. As he was a practising solicitor, and the fact that the breath test placed him more than 5 times the legal limit, a conviction could have had utterly devastating consequences. He was found Not Guilty.
Driving While Using Mobile Phone, Hamilton JP, 6 July 2015
Driving while using mobile phone, Hamilton, 6 July 2015 Our client was accused of driving while using his mobile phone. A key piece of evidence against him was a purported admission from him to the police. Our client denied making the admission. We objected to the evidence being led on that basis.
Speeding Dundee JP Court, 15 June 2015
Speeding Dundee JP Court, 15 June 2015 Our client was charged with speeding at Dundee. As a businessman with 9 live points on his driving licence, a conviction would have had potentially devastating results. Fortunately we spotted a deficiency and were able to take a plea to the competency of the complaint. The Crown conceded.
Exceptional Hardship, Glasgow JP Court, 22 May
Exceptional Hardship, Glasgow JP Court, 22 May 2015 Our client faced a totting- up ban at Glasgow JP Court. As an HGV driver, this would have had very serious consequences for him. However we were successfully able to persuade the court that a disqualification would have meant that the client’s family would have suffered hardship. This was granted.
Death By Dangerous Driving, Edinburgh High Court, 26 May-1 June
Death By Dangerous Driving Edinburgh High Court, 26 May-1 June Our client was facing 10 years in custody on a Death By Dangerous Driving charge but was found not guilty of that charge today when the jury returned a verdict of guilty to simple Careless Driving. He was ordered to pay £150 fine and 3pp
Death By Careless Driving at Paisley Sheriff And Jury: Not Guilty
Death By Careless Driving at Paisley Sheriff And Jury, client found not guilty after trial. Our client faced up to 5 years in prison. Tragic case involving our client approaching a blind corner at the same time as an older gentleman and his wife travelling in the opposite direction.
Careless Driving Case at Paisley Justice of the Peace Court
Careless Driving case at Paisley Justice of the Peace Court. Crown conceded that they had evidential problems that could not be remedied and therefore deserted the case against our much relieved client.
Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court: Exceptional Hardship Proof Found
Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court Exceptional Hardship – young business women and mother struggling to meet all the demands of her family transport responsibilities. Court agreed Excpetional hardship existed and she stayed on the road.
Exceptional Hardship Case: Dumbarton Justice of the Peace Court, 28th April 2015
Exceptional Hardship Case Dumbarton Justice of the Peace Court 28th April 2015. Our client operated a national sound stage business that would suffer exceptional hardship as defined in law if he was banned from driving under the Totting Up provisions. The court allowed him to keep his licence and his business on the road.
Dangerous Driving Charge, Dumbarton Sheriff Court 28th April 2015
Dangerous Driving Charge Dumbarton Sheriff Court 28th April 2015 Client a serving officer in the armed forces and faced a driving ban and disciplinary hearing. Allegation was of high speed driving through a residential area. We negotiated a plea to a much reduced charge of Careless Driving and the client received 5 penalty points.
Speeding Case at Perth Justice Of The Peace Court, 5th May 2015
Speeding case at Perth Justice Of The Peace Court 5th May 2015. Attended with client having noted two fatal flaws in the Crown case. Crown conceded the matters could not be remedied and deserted the proceedings against our client without the case even calling. Client delighted.
Forfar Justice of the Peace Court: Exceptional Hardship Established, 6th May 2015
Forfar Justice of the Peace Court- Exceptional Hardship Established. We successfully argued that our client’s business and family would be impacted to such an extent that it amounted to “exceptional hardship” in law therefore he should not be banned. Court agreed points imposed but no ban imposed.
Speeding Charge at Inverness Justice of the Peace Court, 7th May 2015
Speeding charge at Inverness Justice of the Peace court – Our client was charged with speeding on the A9, 86mph in a 70mph detected with a laser device. Found Not guilty after trial due to a technical defence.
Dangerous Driving at Stirling Sheriff Court
Dangerous Driving – Stirling Sheriff Court – Outcome after negotiations with the Crown our client pled guilty to a reduced charge of careless driving Section 3 with substantial deletions to the original libel, 6 penalty points endorsed and £400 fine.
Speeding at Inverness Justice of the Peace Court
Speeding at Inverness Justice of the Peace Court – Outcome Client found Not Guilty after trial
Fail to provide a breath sample at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court
Fail to provide a breath sample at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court – Outcome case deserted simpliciter
Careless Driving at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court
Careless driving at Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court – Outcome 4 penalty points and £245 fine
Speeding at Stirling Justice of the Peace Court
Speeding at Stirling Justice of the Peace Court – Outcome no case to answer legal submission made and upheld client found Not Guilty
Dangerous Driving at Hamilton Sheriff Court
Dangerous Driving at Hamilton Sheriff Court – Outcome 6 penalty points endorsed and £350 fine imposed.