Good morning,
The previous conviction will not fall under the 10 year rule as you know but most CPS lawyers will bring up the fact you have an old conviction although I would certainly be arguing that it should not be relevant after so long. It is unlikely they will offer you the course if they are aware that you have had it previously.
Kind regards
Martin.
Hi Mr Hammond,
‘CPS Lawyers’ being; the government related prosecution, against any defence.
So, any previous conviction, will still be on the police records, even after such a time? I thought it would be spent/ past a designated time period and as such, as is; legally, not allowed by a CPS Lawyer to state such a conviction in the court room. But a defence lawyer/ solicitor as latter put;
'I would certainly be arguing that it should not be relevant after so long'
I'm just trying to understand for clarity.
So more than likely a longer- term ban 17- 22 months, based on the reading I gave of 62, that is, the lower end of that bracket and a Band C fine.
I guess I was wishing to get some legal advice before the court date for peace of mind. In the background, I have been concerned/ thinking about a 'custodial' mixed up with matters on the day of the court date.
I felt speaking to a duty solicitor on the day, would go more in my favour than obtaining a private one, from the magistrate’s perspective, deciding on severity/ length of ban and fine. Other than the cost involved.
Thanks very much for your advice. I’m not really sure what to do at the minute.
Kind Regards,
Nick.