Case: Alleged CBD Police Chase Against Ducati Rider Found To Be False On Review of Footage.
Our client was riding his Ducati in the CBD with a group of friends also on motor bikes. He was later charged with dangerous driving while being pursued by police.
Charges/ Ch1 (Dangerous Driving Pursued By Police); Ch2 (Dangerous Driving); Ch3 (Evade Police); Ch4 (Reckless Conduct Endangering Serious Injury); Ch5 (Reckless Conduct Endangering Life); Ch6 (Disobey Red Light); Ch7 (Drive On Tram Tracks
Result/ Ch1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Withdrawn; Ch6, 7 Plea Guilty: Fine Without Conviction, No Loss Of Licence, Costs Awarded Against Police
Our lawyers reviewed all the police camera footage and noted inconsistencies in police statements as to what was shown in the footage. At a Contest Mention Hearing, the Magistrate failed to see the reckless conduct or dangerous driving. Despite this, the prosecutor sought to adjourn the matter to a Contested Hearing. Prior to the the Hearing, the prosecutor offered to withdraw charges 1 to 5 which carried mandatory licence losses. Our client sought costs from Victoria Police which was granted by the magistrate as we had made prior offers to resolve on the less serious charges that were not in dispute.
