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gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
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I did not know this about torching a Land Rover

Read this today in the North Wales Chronicle. I had no idea that torching a Land Rover can only be heard in a Crown Court. You learn something new every day.

A MAN appeared in court today (Tuesday) charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in connection with a burned-out Land Rover.

There was no bail application and Gavin Jones, 36, of Bryngwran, Anglesey, was remanded in custody by magistrates at Caernarfon in Gwynedd. He will appear before the town’s crown court on August 27.

The charge alleges conspiracy relating to arson of a Land Rover Discovery – an offence which can only be tried in the crown court.
Or is it the conspiracy wording though reading the article it states the offence as the burning of a Land Rover does anyone know which it is.

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23rd Jul 2019 1:34pm

blackwolf

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I think that you'll find that arson can be tried in the Magisttates' Coursts in most cases, although there may be exceptions depending upon (a) intent to endanger life, (b) recklessness, and (c) the extent of the damage, but as far as I am aware there is nothing specific about setting fire to a Landrover (unless someone was inside it at the time).

I further think you'll find that the reason that this is a Crown Court job is because the charge is conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, which is a considerably more serious offence than the arson.

23rd Jul 2019 1:57pm

Rashers

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Maybe he had a previous conviction(s)?

It seems bizarre that he is remanded in custody and the solicitor did not apply for bail??

Of course if it is his wife / girlfriends car, that may well be the safest place for him

23rd Jul 2019 2:38pm

MaxRPM

Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: South Staffs
Posts: 1114

Hi is charged with killing a man with a crossbow, and torching the Land Rover to conceal evidence. So much more serious than it seems at first glance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49081226

23rd Jul 2019 2:46pm

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
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That seems to be the reason then

23rd Jul 2019 2:49pm

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