Fatal Offences - Causing Death by Driving

At YSG, we appreciate that most people facing an allegation of causing death by driving are frightened about the possible penalty that will be imposed by the court. If your case unfortunately involves a fatality, please contact us as a matter of urgency as the offences falling within the category of causing death by driving are the most serious of motoring offences and you will therefore require more detailed and specific expert advice.

 

You may have to undergo an interview and require assistance at the police station. YSG has fully police station-accredited motoring law solicitors with vast experience of dealing with all police station matters. We have also spent many years advising our clients about strategies designed at creating the best possible chance of securing an acquittal.Our involvement in your case from the moment you are interviewed at the police station right through to the conclusion of your case could make a decisive and fundamental difference to the outcome.

We will also consider providing representation under the terms of your household/motor insurance policy.

There’s no need for you to go through this situationon your own.

 

You can discuss your options free of change with an expert motoring law solicitor with specialist expertise in dealing withcausing death by driving offences. For more information, call 03333 446440 or complete our online enquiry form.

Causing Death by Driving and the Law

You may be facing one of the four offences that fall within the category of causing death by driving:

  • Death by Dangerous Driving
  • Death by Careless Driving
  • Death by Careless Driving whilst under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
  • Unlicensed, Disqualified or Uninsured driving

How serious are these offences?

 

Causing death by driving offences are the most serious motoring offences. Your case will first be heard in the Magistrates’ Court. Depending on the seriousness of the allegation, your case may be transferred to the Crown Court, where you would be tried by Judge and Jury which has far greater sentencing powers.

In assessing seriousness the court is likely to take into consideration some or all of the following:

  • Whether you were aware of the risk associated with the manner of your driving
  • The effect of any alcohol or drugs you consumed
  • The speed of your vehicle
  • Your behaviour e.g. aggressive driving or using a mobile telephone
  • Whether the victim was a vulnerable road user such as a pedestrian or cyclist

It may be that you have already decided to plead guilty to a fatal offence. For more details relating to the type of penalty you face, please keep click on the link above or call us now  on 03333 446440.

 

Maybe you are still undecided as to how to proceed? Do you require further information or guidance?

Get in touch with our team of expert motoring offence solicitors. Call us on 03333 446440 or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.