Jeremy Clarkson acquitted in speeding case

Jeremy Clarkson was acquitted today following a charge of 'failing to identify the driver' in a speeding case.

It was reported in www.politics.co.uk that “Celebrity lawyer, Nick Freeman, defending, pointed out that the prosecution evidence was fatally flawed and the prosecution offered no evidence.”

Paul Smith, founder of SafeSpeed.org.uk, said: "This demonstrates just how sloppy the prosecution cases sometimes are in speeding matters. Mr Clarkson was rightfully acquitted, but thousands of ordinary motorists are being convicted in fatally flawed cases. The problem is that most of us cannot afford the services of an expert defence solicitor like Mr Freeman."

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The BBC website also reported that “Mr Clarkson had been accused of failing to name the driver on a speeding ticket sent to him by car company Alfa Romeo. His solicitor, Nick Freeman, argued the case was "fatally flawed" as Alfa Romeo only had details of who the car was loaned to, not who the driver was.”
“The City of London Magistrates' Court dismissed the charge after the prosecution offered no evidence in relation to the case.”
Speaking outside court, Mr Freeman said: "If someone had looked at this process properly it would never have come to court."
He added that prosecutors should have gone back to Alfa Romeo instead of chasing Clarkson.
Mr Freeman said the end of the case was an enormous weight off Mr Clarkson's mind.

If someone had looked at this process properly it would never have come to court

Nick Freeman, Mr Clarkson's solicitor

To read the full article please visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6982514.stm

For More Information on the case please visit the following articles;

BBC News - Clarkson speeding case dismissed
Politics.com - Safe Speed: Clarkson acquitted - but how many innocent drivers are being convicted?
Daily Mail - Speeding case against Top Gear's Clarkson rapidly dropped (with a little help from Mr Loophole)
Daily Mirror - Clarkson in let-off
Auto Trader - Jeremy Clarkson escapes speeding rap
Digital Spy - Clarkson cleared of motoring charge
Scotsman.com - Clarkson speeding charge thrown out