man down...

[ogri48]

thats a very good point, especially if things take a bad turn with the pillion. Probably be wise if the mods remove this post this evening and i'll start a get well soon post for Dave instead

[fazersharp]

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[Dynspud]

Thanks for the replies gents.
As always,very helpful & supportive.

[fazersharp]

Have also modified my posts too now you have seen them

[Dynspud]

Cheers Mr Sharp  :thumbup

[ogri48]

ditto guys 

[coffee]

Cannot believe that!!! what a 22ct twat! and he gets off,I think that law is stupid anyway,they should tell the jury all the criminals previous IMO imagine how many have got off with low sentences or suspended because of it.

[Dudeofrude]

Have I missed something? ?

[coffee]

Apparently this rider who hit Dave had done the same thing before and walked away form it! and if it does go to court they won't be able to tell the jury that because you're incriminating the defendant and this might sway them.I think that law is fucking stupid,you could have someone with a load of previous and the jury are none the wiser. :wall

[mtread]

But if the jury find him guilty, which they will, the judge will be aware of the previous convictions and will increase the sentence.

[Fazerider]

Convictions are based on evidence of the crime, not on the basis that the accused had been convicted of something similar in the past. As mtread says, the sentence will take into account previous misdemeanours.
I've pm'd a mod, hopefully they'll will remove content here that could be used by the defence to claim prejudice.

[VNA]

Main thing is that Dynspud/Dave is alive with only minor injuries.  These things can impact in other ways though.  Fingers crossed in the longer term this nasty experience has little impact on your life Dave.


Meanwhile it’s probably best we don’t speculate on the outcome of any possible prosecution.  Anybody who has done jury service will know that as a Juror you must declare any personal knowledge or acquaintances relating to a case.  Jurors are instructed not to conduct any research into reports on the case over which they reside or into individuals on trial.


Obviously, jurors must be unbiased and unprejudiced.  Further there have been cases of unscrupulous individuals planting miss-information relating to individuals on trial on the internet in the hope that inquisitive and perhaps naive jurors may stumble across it.


So, it’s probably best if we don’t speculate here in public.


And if you are called for jury duty and turn to the internet to research your case understand that you are and can be found in contempt of court.  You might find yerself locked up :eek . 



https://www.theguardian.com/law/2012/jan...e-research

[ogri48]

as you say VNA, main thing is Dave is ok (aside from having a freakishly large thumb twice the size of the other lol).we met up today on the fazers, which was his first time back on two wheels. And whilst it was as always great to see him, what was even better was watching him ride just as he used to...he hasn't lost his mojo whatsoever.