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procurator fiscal

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procurator fiscal

(in Scotland) a legal officer who performs the functions of public prosecutor and coroner
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At this point, Sloan, of Crogal Crescent, loudly blurted out,"that's a lie!", leading to a furious Sheriff Pieri advising defence lawyer Roberto Manini to have"a word"with his client before telling Sloan:"If you interrupt the procurator fiscal again then you'll be led straight downstairs."
He was questioned by police last night and they have referred the case to Scotland's Procurator Fiscal, who will now decide his fate.
The matter was reported to police, who submitted a report to the procurator fiscal but no action was taken.
Tayside Police confirmed that one driver had been made the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal's office.
In November, police said a 35-year-old man had been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the incident.
Police were called, forensic evidence was taken from the youngster and a report was sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
And a Newmains man, aged 25, was arrested and will be reported to the procurator fiscal for alleged drugs driving at 10.15pm on Friday at Glencairn Avenue, Craigneuk.
"This is f*** madness." But their actions could land them in court after police were called to the scene and reported them to the procurator fiscal.
His lawyer, Peter Lockhart, said today that he had received a letter from the District Procurator Fiscal saying that the matter would be taken no further.
It means Ms Alexander now faces the possibility of a criminal investigation if the procurator fiscal then refers the matter on to the police.
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