Causing Death or Serious Injury by Dangerous or Careless Driving Defence Lawyers
Being accused of causing 'Death by Dangerous Driving' is an extremely serious allegation which could have significant impact on your life. If you or someone you know has been accused, contact our Death by Dangerous Driving Solicitors today to ensure the best-possible defence.
Anyone accused of causing Death by Dangerous Driving will naturally be extremely stressed and emotional. We understand how hard it can be and work alongside you to help make the situation as easy as possible. Our Driving Offence Solicitors have worked to help people accused of causing death by dangerous driving for over 20 years, we know exactly what to do to help you.
Our team is available 24/7/365. To get in touch, call us or fill in our contact form to request a call back.
How do you build a death by dangerous driving defence?
As this is such a serious allegation, any case where the defendant pleads not guilty will be heard at the Crown Court before a jury. Any case will naturally be emotive and complex, meaning the defence process must be started as early as possible, ideally before the first police interview.
When accusing someone of causing death by dangerous driving, the prosecution will be required to demonstrate your standard of driving was obviously dangerous compared to what would be expected of a competent and careful driver and this led to the death of the victim.
Defending these allegations requires a strong, factual case designed to highlight you did not drive in a dangerous manner. This will often take advantage of witnesses, expert reports, accident reconstructions and any video footage available.
Having specialist Death by Dangerous Driving Lawyers take the time to develop a strong case for your defence will provide you with the best-possible chance of achieving optimal results at trial.
What are the penalties for death by dangerous driving?
Should you plead guilty, or be found guilty in court, of causing death by dangerous driving, the punishments are severe and potentially life-changing.
The minimum punishment a judge will issue in such a case will be a driving ban of at least two years, with a requirement to re-take your driving test once the ban has been spent. This alone has the potential to cause significant issues.
You could, however, be issued with a prison sentence of up to 14 years alongside an unlimited fine. Proper legal representation will help to minimise your punishment and the negative impact this case will have on your life.
Contact our Death by Dangerous Driving Solicitors
Our team are specialists in helping people who have been accused of causing death by dangerous driving and have been helping people in this situation for many years. This experience ensures we can provide you with a robust defence and gives you the confidence you need when facing such a serious accusation.
Our Driving Offence specialists are part of our wider, and nationally recognised team of expert criminal solicitors in Manchester. We are highly regarded across the legal profession and noted for consistently excellent results. Our Motoring Offence Solicitors possess a high degree of technical knowledge that will provide you with the quality you deserve in your legal representation. We take great pride in our dedication and professionalism and are committed to achieving the best result possible for all of our clients. As one of the principal criminal defence law firms in the country, we will work tirelessly on your behalf, with an attention to detail and tenacity that is second to none, to ensure you have a strong and effective defence.
With your licence or liberty at stake, you cannot afford to settle for anything less than Draycott Browne and the quality legal representation our team provides.
We understand accidents do not occur at ideal times and acting quickly is vital, which is why our dangerous driving team is available 24/7/365.
If you would like to discuss your case, call us today. We’re always here to help.