Archive: Crown Court
TfL Private Hire Driver Wins Appeal Against Revocation of License Following Allegations of Fraud.
This Private Hire Driver, based in London, had his private hire licence revoked by TfL following an allegation of providing fraudulent insurance documents. The Magistrates’ heard the appeal and determined that the driver was a fit and proper person to hold a private hire licence and his private hire licence […]
New Driver with 6 Penalty Points in First 2 years Keeps Licence on Appeal to Crown Court.
This driver received 6 penalty points on his licence in his absence following being caught speeding. Under the new driver legislation, any driver who accumulates 6 points within the first two years of driving, the licence is revoked. This driver appealed the decision to the Crown Court and was represented […]
“Boy Racer” accused of Dangerous Driving Acquitted by Jury
This motorist, represented by Barrister Harry Bowyer was charged on an indictment, alongside with three others, on a single count of dangerous driving. The allegation was that they had been seen by police racing along the A38 at speeds of over 100mph. The driving complained of lasted less than 2 […]
Driver in Police Chase Avoids Prison
The driver in this case, represented in the Crown Court by Barrister Harry Bowyer, was charged with dangerous driving, failure to provide a specimen and possession of a controlled drug of class A. The charges arose out of a police chase where it was alleged that he drove at speeds […]
CPS Offer No Evidence in Dangerous Driving Case
The defendant, represented by barrister Harry Bowyer, was charged with dangerous driving arising out of a police chase. The defendant denied being the driver. The evidence against him relied upon an “identification” by a police officer who purported to identify the defendant as the driver as the van passed his […]
