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[Simon_MacMichael]

Commenting on live cases on
Commenting on live cases on social media or websites potentially prejudices the trial and could leave the poster open to a charge of contempt of court.

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never that sure about having
never that sure about having comments open on a case still in court – though forum not news I guess

very sad – a life taken without remorse

looks like good work by the police to track the driver down and get into court and a prosecutor prepared to push for what is only right

always in two minds – like the publicity of a stiff sentence but would rather have the nudge to “how can I change my driving to avoid injuring or killing others ” than what can i get away with to avoid prison – anyway hope the outcome is a fitting memorial of sorts

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