Points 2 Prove
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Drivers of carriages injuring persons by furious driving
s.35 Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Assault
Definition
Whosoever, having the charge of any carriage or vehicle, shall by wanton or furious driving or racing, or other wilful misconduct, or by wilful neglect, do or cause to be done any bodily harm to any person whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour
Points to Prove
- Whilst in charge of a vehicle
- Cause bodily harm to another
- By racing, furious, wanton, wilful misconduct or wilful neglect driving
- Cause bodily harm to another
- By racing, furious, wanton, wilful misconduct or wilful neglect driving
Powers & Punishment
Up to two years imprisonment
Offence Type
Charging Codes
OF61089 - Wanton or furious driving
OF61090 - Racing a vehicle
OF61091 - Wilful misconduct whilst in charge of a vehicle
OF61092 - Wilful neglect whilst in charge of a vehicle
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required