Pale Rider
Legendary Member
The OP knows to steer well clear of this when talking to the police, but the most likely charge is dangerous driving.
There is 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving', but the injury is unlikely to be deemed serious in the context of the legislation.
Following the OP for two miles is a significant aggravating feature of the dangerous driving, making it more serious than if the same thing had happened within a minute of the door being opened.
Dangerous driving carries a maximum of six months if dealt with in the magistrates' court, two years if dealt with at the crown court, plus a mandatory driving ban and extended re-test.
We've all seen cases where the court system ultimately lets down the victim, but I've seen several similar cases over the years - someone driven at causing minor injuries - which have resulted in a short stretch.
There is 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving', but the injury is unlikely to be deemed serious in the context of the legislation.
Following the OP for two miles is a significant aggravating feature of the dangerous driving, making it more serious than if the same thing had happened within a minute of the door being opened.
Dangerous driving carries a maximum of six months if dealt with in the magistrates' court, two years if dealt with at the crown court, plus a mandatory driving ban and extended re-test.
We've all seen cases where the court system ultimately lets down the victim, but I've seen several similar cases over the years - someone driven at causing minor injuries - which have resulted in a short stretch.