Dangerous Driving - Motoring Offence

The motoring offence of dangerous driving is possibly the most serious of motoring offences with a substantial risk of imprisonment, if convicted. To be guilty of a charge of the motoring offence of dangerous driving, the Prosecution must prove that the standard of your driving fell far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver, and it is also established that the driving was dangerous, i.e., there was a considerable risk of damage to property or injury to any other person. Driving at an excessive speed may even be sufficient to establish dangerous driving, but its a question of fact and degree for the court to decide. Dangerous driving motoring offence is an extremely serious criminal allegation as you will be facing at least a disqualification from driving and possibly even a custodial sentence.

Dangerous driving motoring offence may be dealt with in either Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court. The Magistrates' Court must ban driving for at least 12 months and can sentence up to a maximum of 6 months' imprisonment. The Crown Court can sentence up to 2 years imprisonment. Both courts must order an extended re-test to be taken by the driver.

Since motoring offence of dangerous driving is so serious, we suggest you should always try to make a detailed note of all the incidents and your statements that you gave to the Police or anyone else at the scene along with contact details of any witnesses, as soon as possible before you forget any important details. You should also try to photograph the location, in case your case goes to the court for trial.

Please note that the difference between the motoring offences of dangerous driving and careless driving is not substantial but the implications differ drastically. Defend My Licence highly recommends that cases of dangerous driving should be handled only by those with specialist knowledge of motoring law. If you have been cautioned for the motoring offence of dangerous driving you need urgent expert representation long before the charge is issued. Seek professional legal advice from Defend My Licence without any delay for proper representation at a Police interview. Defend My Licence understands that often there are special circumstances which may cause a driver to appear to act recklessly or which lead to an accident, and Defend My Licence will argue the presence of any mitigating circumstances which can help you avoid a penalty or reduce the severity, and can help you defend the quality of your driving. This is when the right advice can make the difference between a prosecution proceeding or being abandoned. On some occasions Defend My Licence can also ensure that an alternative lesser offence is substituted, so that there is no risk of imprisonment!

Penalty:

Dangerous Driving Motoring Offence - Minimum 12 months driving ban, possible imprisonment up to 2 years and fine up to £5000. An extended re-test is also ordered.

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