An insurance company has wrongly accused me of being in an accident which has pushed up my premiums - what can I do?

In November 2012 I received a letter from AXA about an alleged incident said to involve me and my then car in which they said no report had been received from me. I responded by phone and letter stating...

Why was I convicted of failing to stop for an accident?

Last autumn I joined the A5 from a minor road at a busy large roundabout with five exits. As I left the roundabout I felt the slightest bump on my nearside. Four days later I received a Notice of Intended...

Can you clarify the legal situation of footage from dashcams being used as evidence in court?

Regarding dashcam footage, disclosure in a criminal trial is governed by the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) and as such would not be the responsibility of the person who produces...

Why can't I see photographic evidence from when I allegedly crossed a red light?

Two weeks ago I received a letter asking who was the driver of my car in Chelmsford. The car was travelling at 38mph in 40mph area and was seen crossing a red light. I replied saying it was me and may...

Why are drivers being prosecuted for using phones when they're scratching their ears?

I’m devoting most of this week’s column to an injustice briefly touched upon on 12th January (‘Wrong Arm of the Law’). It seems that drivers are increasingly being bullied into accepting fixed penalties...

Why are people being wrongly prosecuted for using mobile phones when driving?

The letter from CK about being accused of holding and using his mobile phone when he was not, reminded me of an incident involving my brother some years ago. He was driving with his elbow on the window...

My son was wrongly accused of using a mobile phone when driving.

On the above I thought it would encourage readers that there is hope in challenging false accusations. My son was in his first year of driving and in the eleventh month of that year he was accused by a...

I was wrongly accused of using a mobile phone when driving by the police.

Four years ago, as I made my way to work, I was flagged down and pulled over traffic by two police in a 4x4 using sirens and flashing lights, etc.. They asked me to leave my vehicle and get in the back...

A false accusation by police was thrown out in court after I contested the officer's testimony.

I successfully challenged a penalty notice, similar to CK's son. At Bournemouth magistrates court I defended myself. The court was even-handed. They dismissed the charge when I pointed out the officers...

I am a magistrate and I do not value the evidence of police as greater than that of the defendant.

With reference to the email by CK, as a magistrate I have two comments to make. 1: When I am on the bench I do not regard the evidence by the police as being greater than that of a defendant or any other...