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[Closed] "Proven in absence definition. Legal

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The chap that drove into me back in April was due to attend court wednesday this week charged with driving without due care and attention. All I can find out from the rtc team is that a. He didnt attend b. Court is adjourned until Oct ( possibly for sentencing) & c. The court hearing result was 'proven in absence'.
I take it that means he was found guilty as charged... is this a correct assumption.


 
Posted : 25/08/2017 11:33 am
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I believe so


 
Posted : 25/08/2017 11:48 am
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IANAL, but I think that the defendant could still appeal the verdict


 
Posted : 26/08/2017 6:56 am
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They can still appeal conviction for a variety of reasons.


 
Posted : 26/08/2017 7:50 am