James Driver
Case Information & Details
Public criminal case information in the UK for individuals named 'James Driver' reveals details for at least two distinct individuals, with one having a recent conviction and two others having upcoming or recent court appearances.
1. James Driver (Caewern, Neath) - Conviction for Machete Incident and Dangerous Driving
A 20-year-old James Driver from Caewern was sentenced to 16 months in prison in May 2025. The charges stemmed from an incident on January 22, 2025, in Aberavon, where he brandished a machete at three teenagers and threatened to stab them. He then dangerously rode off on a motorbike, driving the wrong way around a roundabout and over a pedestrian footpath into a supermarket car park. Driver pleaded guilty to affray, possession of a bladed article, possession of an offensive weapon, and dangerous driving. He also had five previous convictions for nine offenses, including driving without a license and insurance. In addition to the prison sentence, he was banned from driving for 15 months and will need to pass an extended test to regain a license.
2. James Driver (Carlisle Magistrates' Court) - Upcoming/Recent Hearings
Public court records indicate proceedings for a James Driver (Case Reference: 2600007446) at Carlisle Magistrates' Court. This individual had scheduled hearings on May 30, 2026, June 4, 2026, June 9, 2026, and June 24, 2026, all listed as "Hearing" type in the Magistrates' Court. The "Case Details" section for these entries states "No details available," and the records explicitly note that appearance does not imply guilt. These are initial appearances where charges are formally read and a plea is expected to be entered.
3. James Driver (Teesside Magistrates' Court) - Upcoming/Recent Hearings for Child Assault
Another individual named James Driver (Case Reference: 17NH0037124) has public court proceedings at Teesside Magistrates' Court. This case involves "Offence Details: | Assault / ill-treat / neglect / abandon a child / young person to cause unnecessary suffering / injury." Hearings were scheduled for May 31, 2026, and June 1, 2026, as "First hearing" types. Similar to the Carlisle case, these records are from official HMCTS daily cause lists and state that appearance does not imply guilt.