A man was acquitted of a charge of driving without due care and attention when it was alleged by his neighbour that he purposefully drove into his car.

Having been charged with the offence of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop after an accident and failing to report an accident Franklins Solicitors were instructed to represent the client at trial.

The complainant had reported the offences after alleging that our client had driven his car straight into the side of a vehicle parked in a cul-de-sac in Wellingborough. The complainant alleged that following a confrontation outside the respective houses the client failed to provide insurance details and so the police were contacted.

Our client was interviewed and subsequently charged with the three offences. Franklins Solicitors heard how the client's wife and child were both in the car at the time and that it was 'absurd' to think that someone would take such an action in those circumstances.

Franklins Solicitors prepared a defence for the client which included taking witness statements and character references.

At trial the complainant gave evidence along with a witness for the Prosecution who claimed to have seen the incident.

Defence Counsel cross examined the complainant and witness, and assisted our client and defence witnesses in conveying their story to the Magistrates. Following consideration of the matters before them the Magistrates delivered a Not Guilty verdict and dismissed the charges. Costs were awarded to our client from central funds.

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