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Suspended Jail Sentence for Driver Who Overtook Vehicles at Speed

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A 24-year-old man, identified as Jack Marshall Murad Mohammed, has been given a suspended jail sentence for dangerous driving, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, and possessing cannabis. The incident occurred in September 2023 when police officers pursued Mohammed's black BMW, which was traveling at speeds of up to 90mph in a 40mph area. The chase ended when Mohammed and his passenger abandoned the car and fled across train tracks and fields before being caught by the police helicopter crew. Mohammed, who had a previous drug driving conviction and was banned from driving until 2028, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid work. He was also banned from driving for two years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mohammed pleaded guilty to three charges: dangerous driving, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, and possessing cannabis.
  • The incident occurred in September 2023 when police officers pursued Mohammed's black BMW, which was traveling at speeds of up to 90mph in a 40mph area.
  • Mohammed and his passenger abandoned the car and fled across train tracks and fields before being caught by the police helicopter crew.
  • Mohamed provided a saliva sample, which showed he was over the driving limit for cannabis.
  • Drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in the car, and Mohammed admitted to "low level" dealing with his friends.
  • Mohammed already had a drug driving conviction and was banned from driving until 2028.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service was criticized for taking 16 months to bring charges against Mohammed.

Statistics:

  • 90mph: The speed at which Mohammed's BMW was traveling in a 40mph area.
  • 40mph: The speed limit in the area where Mohammed's BMW was traveling.
  • 16 months: The time it took the Crown Prosecution Service to bring charges against Mohammed after the incident.
  • 15 months: The length of the suspended prison sentence given to Mohammed.
  • 2 years: The length of the driving ban imposed on Mohammed.
  • 150 hours: The amount of unpaid work Mohammed was ordered to complete.

Sources:

  • "Preston Crown Court told of 24-year-old driver who overtook vehicles at speed" (Source: Lancashire Post, [Lancashire Post Article])

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