Dangerous Driving

Dangerous Driving

Imagine somebody is racing another car and is caught travelling 50km/h over the speed, weaving into oncoming traffic, thereby forcing other cars to avoid a collision. limit. On top of whatever fines under the Highway Traffic Act the officer may impose, he or she will also likely lay a charge of Dangerous Driving.

Dangerous Driving arises when the Prosecution can prove that the accused’s driving was a marked and substantial departure from the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would observe in the accused’s situation. The driving in question must also be in a manner that is dangerous to the public. Momentary lapses in judgement, such as turning left into oncoming traffic that one did not notice due to fog, for example, would not qualify.

A conviction for Dangerous Driving may result in a lengthy jail sentence, fines, and/or driving suspensions or prohibitions. For this reason, legal representation is necessary, especially if your somebody who heavily relies on your licence for your livelihood.

The Lawyers at East Law have successfully defenced many Dangerous Driving Cases, and have perfected how to convince a Court that the driving in question does not constitute a ‘marked and substantial departure’ from what one might expect in the circumstances.

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    John East

    ABOUT JOHN EAST

    B.A. (Hons), M.A., J.D.

    John East lives for a fight. He is not afraid to throw a punch and is certainly not afraid to take a punch. He then became a Criminal Defence Lawyer. Having spent many years working on a farm, John East understands that hard work is what wins out at the end of the day. He applies this motto to every case that he defends, no matter what.

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