Accused client charged with driving without due care and attention under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act.

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer: Brian E. Mickelson
Accused client charged with driving without due care and attention under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act.

CRIMINAL DEFENCE CASE FACTS:
Accused client was driving a friend’s vehicle with which he was unfamiliar. While attempting to pass another vehicle, the accused crossed the broken white dividing line on a two-lane highway and struck the oncoming vehicle.

HELD: NOT GUILTY
Although the client caused the accident, the circumstances were such that he did not depart sufficiently from the required standard of due care and attention to warrant a conviction.

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