Safety drivers to be held criminally responsible following 2018 fatality in USA? Driverless cars – or autonomous vehicles – are a reality. What was once the preserve of science fiction are now on the roads in certain countries around the world. While this does not include the UK yet, it is surely only a matter…
1st time offenders hung out to dry by the DVSA Many facets of our lives have been impacted severely by the effects of COVID-19. Many of these are well-known, from school closures to restrictions upon travel. Much of what the Government and other public bodies have done to help mitigate the effects of this global…
The effect of COVID-19 and the accompanying lockdown has been profound in all walks of life. The legal profession is no exception. Like most criminal defence lawyers, particularly those practising road traffic law, we have experienced a massive downturn in business as local courts close and hearing dates get delayed. And we assumed that, with…
Dangerous Driving in Scotland if prosecuted on summary complaint currently carries a potential jail sentence of up to 6 months in prison. Current proposals by the Scottish government are intended to provide against such “ineffective” short term sentences. So does this mean the end of jail sentences for Dangerous Driving in Scotland? Probably not but…