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Medical student's careless driving killed pensioner

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I'm unsure of the law. But as I read it, he was convicted of careless driving, which is a minor offence. If the prosecution couldn't make a more serious charge stick (the causing death by reckless driving charge), it's not surprising that he got off. Why did the prosecution accept the careless driving charge anyway? Was the prosecutor lazy, stupid or of the opinion that the charge was the best available given the lack of evidence?
John with Winnie,it was a case of she has been caught get it sorted ,we asked how such a lenient sentence and the prick replied I don't thick Miss** thinks its lenient.
 
must have been defended by the snide that got finnan off death by dangerous driving.

still, at least the goalkeeper that killed two kids and paralysed the father got 7 years for dangerous driving whilst intoxicated.
 
If you drink and drive then there should be no sympathy.

But there wasnt drink in this case otherwise he'd definately be sent down.

We dont know enough about the accused or his reaction to it. Instead of trying to apportion blame (we know clearly where it lies) the real onus should be on the loss of life of a lady and the impact on her relatives and friends.

Loose the noose peebs.
 
I was at the case (y)

The action that resulted in loss of life should have a harsher penalty. I am not talking about a prison sentence as such, but if a driving ban is given, make it a worthwhile one. If I got caught going through a red light while speeding I would lose my license.

£1,000 fine? Some of my friends got that between them for acting like whoppers the other week.
 
Years ago, my nextdoor neighbour was involved in an arguement in a pub, which got a bit heated and a few punches were thrown. When he was leaving the pub he was knocked over and killed by the same man that he had the arguement with. He claimed it was an accident and he was charged with death by reckless driving, drink driving and other stupid pathetic charges. I think he got 4 years.

The man he killed was a lovely man, there is no justice.
 

I was at the case (y)

The action that resulted in loss of life should have a harsher penalty. I am not talking about a prison sentence as such, but if a driving ban is given, make it a worthwhile one. If I got caught going through a red light while speeding I would lose my license.

£1,000 fine? Some of my friends got that between them for acting like whoppers the other week.

Ah. That makes sense now.

Then you will be aware of the restraints and why that sentence was given?
 
christ, make a mistake and get put away for 50 years? give me a break.

The lad should be banned from driving for life with no exceptions.

sounds like you lot are shouting he hangs from the rafters.

Havent any of you gone over the limit, gone round a corner a bit tight, driven home after "just the one" ??
 
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christ, make a mistake and get put away for 50 years? give me a break.

The lad should be banned from driving for life with no exceptions.

sounds like you lot are shouting he hangs from the rafters.

Havent any of you gone over the limit, gone round a corner a bit tight, driven home after "just the one" ??

Never (y)

As I said, the banned from driving for 12 months is an insult, community service or much longer ban at the least....
 
seriously never gone over the speed limit?

5mph on a car park, 30 in a residential area etc?

tbh I think you are a very very rare person in the UK because from when I used to drive an hour and back to work every day on the m56 and the m6 the only time anybody ever did the speed limit was during a traffic jam or going through a speed camera but even then some locals knew which ones didnt work and would floor it through them too.
 
seriously never gone over the speed limit?

5mph on a car park, 30 in a residential area etc?

tbh I think you are a very very rare person in the UK because from when I used to drive an hour and back to work every day on the m56 and the m6 the only time anybody ever did the speed limit was during a traffic jam or going through a speed camera but even then some locals knew which ones didnt work and would floor it through them too.

Theres a key difference Rob.

If someone ever goes a reported 80mph in a residential area and kills someone quite close to you - I would like to see you defend them then as "ah well, everyone makes a mistake. Inconvenience them for 12 months and the jobs a good'un"

If I was caught going even 20mph over the speed limit, I would lose my license. Thats the law just for going over the speed limit - causing no death.

Seems wrong to just ban him for 12 months.
 

well I said ban them for driving for life... he has shown the whole world he cant be trusted behind the wheel, which as shown is as lethal if not more so than a gun.

driving ban for life and make the little [Poor language removed] do community service.
 
well I said ban them for driving for life... he has shown the whole world he cant be trusted behind the wheel, which as shown is as lethal if not more so than a gun.

driving ban for life and make the little [Poor language removed] do community service.

the banned from driving for 12 months is an insult, community service or much longer ban at the least....
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He was speeding (excessively if reports are he was going 80mph he must have been going at some speed) and on the other side of the road when the collusion occured.

It caused loss of innocent life.

The penalty shouldn't be more leniant than what it would be if a person who passed their test within the past 2 years went through a red light or caught speeding 20mph+ with no direct consequence.

Community service and his license removed (so he has to resit test) and a hefty suspension.
 
I thought most were after a lengthy jail term, which IMO would be a complete waste of time and money.

making him retake the test isnt going to help much, if he has the thrill of wanting to drive fast and is willing to risk other peoples lives while doing so then he obviously shouldn't ever have a driving licence.

When asked by his kids "Why can't you drive daddy?" what is he gonna say?

Thats the best punishment imo.
 
I thought most were after a lengthy jail term, which IMO would be a complete waste of time and money.

making him retake the test isnt going to help much, if he has the thrill of wanting to drive fast and is willing to risk other peoples lives while doing so then he obviously shouldn't ever have a driving licence.

When asked by his kids "Why can't you drive daddy?" what is he gonna say?

Thats the best punishment imo.

Do you not think it would make the whopper value his license more if he has to go through further hassle to get his license back?

He would also have to sit an extended test if it was a retake.

Hence, the whole idea of taking licenses off idiots.

Some bloke got a prison sentence the other day for killing a pensioner when he was driving with a frosted window.... but I suppose not being a medical student didnt help.
 
well bit of a shitty medical student when he goes around doing the exact opposite of what he is supposed to be doing ;)

maybe a ban for life is a bit harsh, but he needs to be banned from driving for a decent length of time and then as you say made to take a retest except this time more strict.
 

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