However, the police then interviewed me and had a video of me pulling wheelies that night. The police got it from the internet after my mate put it online. Someone had told me to go “no comment” in the interview so I did. However, I am worried I am in serious trouble and my mate is being interviewed next week. Can I get done?
Answer
Please do not go on mastermind as it would be fair to say you are not brain of Britain. Pulling wheelies and doing burnouts is text book “dangerous driving”. Therefore if the CPS can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your riding fell far below what was expected of a competent and careful rider; and it was obvious that to ride in that way would be dangerous then a court will convict you. If convicted it’s a minimum disqualification of 12 months and you could be locked up for a maximum of 24 months.
However, before pleading guilty you need to see what the evidence is against you. As for lying about who was riding you need to be prepared for a court appearance for perverting the course of justice. This also carries a custodial sentence if convicted.
All in all you have been a bit of a muppet and you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet. If you get summonsed to court you need to get some legal advice immediately and make sure you have your wash bag ready.
Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast
Motorcycle Monthly
www.morebikes.co.uk
