'MUM DID HIT-RUN'.A WOMAN who went missing after allegedly knocking down a young boy is to plead guilty to causing his death, her barrister barrister: see attorney. barrister One of two types of practicing lawyers in Britain (the other is the solicitor). Barristers engage in advocacy (trial work), and only they may argue cases before a high court. told a court yesterday. Hannah Saaf, 27, sparked a nationwide hunt when Sam Riddall, 11, died in a hit-and-run three months ago. Appearing in the dock yesterday, she did not enter a plea but lawyer Ian Kelcey revealed she will admit death by dangerous driving In English criminal law, the offence of causing death by dangerous driving is currently defined by the Road Traffic Act 1991 but, following Adomako (1995) 1 AC 171, the offence of motor manslaughter may now be the preferred charge. in due course. He said: "It is the basis on which that plea will be entered that requires further investigation." Mum-of-two Saaf was arrested nine days after Sam was knocked down in Westbury on Trym, Bristol, in May. She is also accused of not stopping at an accident, failing to report the crash and two driving charges. Saaf, of Cotham, is being treated in a mental health facility. The Bristol crown court Bristol Crown Court is a Crown Court in Bristol, England. It is located at the Law Courts in Small Street. An example of a case heard at this court was the animal rights activist Barry Horne, who was convicted of six charges of arson and attempted arson at Bristol Crown hearing was adjourned until next month. |
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