i had an accident in my car about twon months ago and the police said at the scene that they will be charging me with careless but scince then i have hered nothing i just want to no what will happen can any one help me please thanks
2006-12-18 05:49:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
great answers, i am subject to uk law and the officer did caution me at the scene of the accident
2006-12-18 06:31:28 · update #1
the police have up to six months to decide if they are going to charge you with this type of offence. They may need to trace witmess for example . So you will have to wait and see what unfolds
2006-12-18 06:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by The Fat Controller 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally you would be told at the scene what offence`s you are going to be charged with , The police then send a file to the c.p.s ( crown prosecution service ) They then issue a summon`s for you to attend court .
Motoring offences are now delt with through the " fast track " system ( this is where you would of been to court and had the fine within 6 - 8 week`s )
There may be a number of reason`s why you haven`t been delt with ( the officer may be on holiday / on sick leave etc and hasn`t sent the file to the c.p.s yet )
Because you have been "cautioned" this file will remain " active" for one year and the police officer & the c.p.s must charge you / prosecute you within this time . if after a year has passed then you must consider the fact that you have got away with it !
The last thing you should do is contact anyone to see what is happening about the case as this may just " jog " the officer`s memory !!!!!
Good Luck ...............................
2006-12-18 08:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they didn't give you a ticket at the scene then the evidence has disappeared and they can't charge you. You might go to the ploice Dept. and see if there are any pending tickets on your record. This won't admit your guilt but this is easier than expliaining that you didn't know when you get pulled oer and subsequently arrested for failure to appear.
Sometimes they do charge later but that is rare in a traffic accident.
Call the PD with your DL number they will let you know. Or go by the DMV and pay a couple of bucks for a copy of your driving record.
2006-12-18 05:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hav'nt heard anything within a month of the accident..it's almost certain the police won't be charging you with carless driving. Did the officer caution you? and what evidence have they collected and have you volunteered any information?
If they have very little evidence of carless driving taking place(remember they have to prove the outcome of the smashed up vehicle(s) or damage to property MUST be the product of your carlessness) the prosecution service will not press ahead with a case against you anyway if they see it as unwinable.
If you hav'nt heard anything after 6 months case the police want to present will have "timed out" and you could have the case thrown out when it came to court.
I am assuming you are subject to UK law.
2006-12-18 06:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by AdelleStevens 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-27 02:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been issued with a form stating that you will be charged with careless driving it can take as long as the police like.
2006-12-18 06:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually within 28 days but having said that my husband got a letter in November about a driving offence which happened in July - he thought he'd got away with that as well. I would just keep quiet and if you hear nothing within 6 months count yourself lucky xxx
2006-12-18 05:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally the would not charge you with that offence, but report you for it. It would then be put in the hands of the cour. might i suggest that if you are in the UK you contact the force who told you this and ask to speek with the accident clerks, they will be able to tell you what is happening with your case
2006-12-18 05:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by sunnybums 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Illinois, they flag your license abstract. That means that when you go to buy a car or renew your license, you'd be busted then if you didn't resolve this charge to the state's satisfaction.
2006-12-18 05:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they forgot!
If you do get anything through, seek legal advice soonest.
Was you typing without due care and attention too? Go straight to jail, do not collect $200 pass go...
2006-12-18 06:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋