Arnold
New Member
I run a small construction company. One of my employees was caught drink driving last week following an accident. No one injured. He blew 61 mg. He is summoned to court next week 17[SUP]th[/SUP] April. He’s been very stupid, no question.
He is an extremely competent member of our team and his work involves travelling between our sites daily – driving is integral to his job.
As his employer:
Can I write a character assessment for the court to consider, so the court sees a rounded assessment of the person in front of them?
Or can I appear as a character witness for the same reasons?
He supports his family in a rented flat on a single wage. Can he get legal aid to engage a solicitor to represent him? If so can the court case be delayed to allow time for preparation?
Any advice would be gratefully accepted.
Arnold Ltd
He is an extremely competent member of our team and his work involves travelling between our sites daily – driving is integral to his job.
As his employer:
Can I write a character assessment for the court to consider, so the court sees a rounded assessment of the person in front of them?
Or can I appear as a character witness for the same reasons?
He supports his family in a rented flat on a single wage. Can he get legal aid to engage a solicitor to represent him? If so can the court case be delayed to allow time for preparation?
Any advice would be gratefully accepted.
Arnold Ltd