Driving Prosecution Discontinued: A Case Study in Early Intervention

Senior Associate in our Private Crime Department, Ghislaine Sandoval, has secured the withdrawal of charges against a client prosecuted for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

Our client had reasonably understood his licence and insurance to be valid, having successfully completed the medical review required to retain his driving entitlement. He did not appreciate that a further practical test was a precondition to the issue of a new licence.

Ghislaine promptly submitted comprehensive representations to the Crown Prosecution Service, setting out clear public interest grounds for discontinuance. The CPS accepted those representations in full at the first hearing, and the charges were withdrawn. Had the prosecution proceeded, the consequences for our client's livelihood would have been severe and lasting.

The outcome underscores our approach - rigorous preparation and decisive early intervention, deployed before a matter reaches trial.

If you are under investigation or have been charged with a driving or regulatory offence, contact our team to discuss your options.