Taxi driver wins case without lawyer

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A trishaw driver who defended himself in the Gampola Magistrate Court was acquitted of all charges levelled against him, by Magistrate Chandani Meegoda.

Gampola Police had filed action against him on charges of driving under the influence of liquor and obstructing the duty of the police on April 20, 2014. The case had had first been heard by then Gampola Magistrate Upul Rajakaruna and later by thr present Magistrate Chandani Meegoda.

The suspect, Pathiranalage Nuwan Thusitha Kumar defending himself had cross examined the police and the witnesses, and secured an acquittal of all charges.

The magistrate who upheld the submissions of the suspect held that the proportion of liquor in blood during the breathalyzer test should have exceeded 0.08 grams per 100 mls of blood but the report indicated that the contents of liquor in the suspect’s blood had been 0.08 per cent.

he pointed out that the police had failed to carry out a formal breathalyzer test as submitted by the suspect in his defence. She held that the police failed to prove the charge that the suspect had obstructed the duty of the police. (Suranga Rajanayaka)

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lawry Friday, 03 February 2017 01:12 PM

This is great news. We are not told we can defend ourselves but compelled to hire a lawyer. Once a lawyer asked me to plead guilty when I was not guilt. I refused but still the lawyer earned her wage of Rs. 1000/- for nothing.

Vijith Pieterz Friday, 03 February 2017 05:35 PM

We needs more guys like this to combat the irregularities in the public. After all, Lawyers are earning in millions....

Desmond Jeromme Friday, 03 February 2017 05:32 PM

This three wheel driver is really an Iron Man with guts. Thanks macho....

Dee Friday, 03 February 2017 05:15 PM

The DMO who stated the content would have been 'protesting' with GMOA guys.

LankanTrueman Friday, 03 February 2017 04:28 PM

Great job! If you paid for a corridor lawyer, they would have just dragged the case and charged you so much. And its tax free - Sri Lankan lawyers are the biggest crooks apparently...

someguy Friday, 03 February 2017 02:44 PM

Dailymirror,Thanks for the story. Please give more importance to this and if possible get an interview from him and publish. He is an example.

StephanJJ Friday, 03 February 2017 02:21 PM

I fail to see how this person is a hero. His blood alcohol level may have been on the lower side, it still does not excuse him for his irresponsible behaviour. Having a hard time believing people rooted for him

Public Friday, 03 February 2017 02:15 PM

opposite it shows, if you are dumb and stupid but still in the right, the judiciary will meat out justice properly and fairly.

Yapa Friday, 03 February 2017 01:33 PM

Admit him to the Gampola Bar.He should be allowed to appear in Traffic court cases

BV Friday, 03 February 2017 01:28 PM

OH,Now will the lawyers organise a protest March against the verdict taking a leaf from the GMOA?

lkboy Friday, 03 February 2017 10:05 AM

Well done.

German Jacob Friday, 03 February 2017 11:17 AM

Brave guy, if everyone follows his theory - no need to pay big amounts to Chair heating lawyers.

Manel Friday, 03 February 2017 11:04 AM

I remembere former PM Dr. Dahanayaka once successfully defended himself in a court case in Galle. The problem is how will the court react if one does not retain a lawyer.

ET Friday, 03 February 2017 10:40 AM

Oh people pay Rs.2000 - 1000 to plead guilty. Can we do the same in the future.

Gamini Friday, 03 February 2017 10:38 AM

Chennai Oil slick has travelled 32km south, spreading further.

Lima Friday, 03 February 2017 10:23 AM

WELL SAID , THIS IS WHAT WE NEED BY EVERY CITIZEN , NO NEED LAWYERS TO DEFEND IF YOU ARE RIGHT

Kaboos Friday, 03 February 2017 10:19 AM

This three wheel driver is a role model to entire public that if you are smart enough that you can win any case with little knowledge in law.

Dr. Watson Friday, 03 February 2017 10:17 AM

At last we have a judiciary we can trust in. Cheers!

Dr.Watson Friday, 03 February 2017 10:15 AM

The GMOA will want to know his OL and AL result or better the Z score.

ceylon Friday, 03 February 2017 10:11 AM

knowladgeable citizen. via DM Android App

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