Murder Charges

Murder Lawyers

Defences to Murder Charges

Murder Penalties

About Us

Legal Partners

Criminal Lawyers Melbourne

Culpable driving

Criminal Lawyers Melbourne
ADLA member for - VIC

Written by
Bill Doogue
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Email your enquiry Make an appointment
03 9670 5111

Murder / Manslaughter Offences

A Case Study: Culpable Driving - Acquittal
4059

The Name of the Offence


Culpable Driving

Place of the event - Culpable Driving


Mornington Peninsula

The court attended - Culpable Driving


County Court
Acting Solicitor: Bill Doogue

Facts of the Case - Culpable Driving


The client was driving a car back from her beach house on the Mornington Peninsula. She was travelling at the speed limit. An elderly person walked out onto the road in front of her car and was killed.

The Prosecution alleged that the car was not roadworthy and that the brakes were faulty. The accused had been to a mechanic and had the brakes fixed not long before the accident.

Results Achieved


The client was acquitted on all charges.

Testimonial

"I had put my life on hold. At least I can start living again"

Article published on 09/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
Criminal Lawyers Melbourne