Matthew
New Member
Hi Folks.
Was recently charged with driving or attemtping to drive with access alchohol. My reading was 94 at the police station.
I am going to represent myself in court, as I feel being my crime, I want to take full responsibility for committing it.
I will enter a guilty plea.
However, there is some procedural issues I would need clarified , if someone can. Obviously I might have the advise of the duty solicitor on the day, but having the heads up would be great.
As I said previously, I will represent myself, and enter a guilty plea. Obviously I know I am facing at least a 12month ban, but with my reading I may face more.
So will it be a plea of mitigation I will be entering for the court to take into consideration some circumstances before they sentence me??
The factors I am entering for mitigation are (if someone could point out their relevance):
1) My clean driving record of 5 years with 5 years NCB
2) First time offender
3) I am legal next of kin for my grandfather, and he relies on me to transport him.
4) I co-operated fully with the police, and admitted guilty from the outset
5) I am fully aware of the consequences of what i have done and show great remorse towards the offense in question.
6) I use my car to commute to my two jobs
Also, when can i request the court to consider offering me the Drink driving rehabilitation course? Is this when I enter my guilty plea, or under my plea of mitigation?
Also, I am 22 years old, I am in the middle of a postgraduate Masters course and I can provide proof of the £4900 fee's I am yet to pay for this course. I also work two aprt time jobs that I recieve a very average wage for, and I have a lot of outgoings monthly due to credit cards, utilities and housekeep. Will these factors be taken into consideration regarding my fine?
Also, what will I need to bring to prove/show the court of my financial situation. I am guessing my two most recent wage slips, and a bank statement from the last month or so, as well as my credit card statements and my university fee statement.
I would be very grateful if someone could advise me on any of the above.
Many thanks
Matthew
Was recently charged with driving or attemtping to drive with access alchohol. My reading was 94 at the police station.
I am going to represent myself in court, as I feel being my crime, I want to take full responsibility for committing it.
I will enter a guilty plea.
However, there is some procedural issues I would need clarified , if someone can. Obviously I might have the advise of the duty solicitor on the day, but having the heads up would be great.
As I said previously, I will represent myself, and enter a guilty plea. Obviously I know I am facing at least a 12month ban, but with my reading I may face more.
So will it be a plea of mitigation I will be entering for the court to take into consideration some circumstances before they sentence me??
The factors I am entering for mitigation are (if someone could point out their relevance):
1) My clean driving record of 5 years with 5 years NCB
2) First time offender
3) I am legal next of kin for my grandfather, and he relies on me to transport him.
4) I co-operated fully with the police, and admitted guilty from the outset
5) I am fully aware of the consequences of what i have done and show great remorse towards the offense in question.
6) I use my car to commute to my two jobs
Also, when can i request the court to consider offering me the Drink driving rehabilitation course? Is this when I enter my guilty plea, or under my plea of mitigation?
Also, I am 22 years old, I am in the middle of a postgraduate Masters course and I can provide proof of the £4900 fee's I am yet to pay for this course. I also work two aprt time jobs that I recieve a very average wage for, and I have a lot of outgoings monthly due to credit cards, utilities and housekeep. Will these factors be taken into consideration regarding my fine?
Also, what will I need to bring to prove/show the court of my financial situation. I am guessing my two most recent wage slips, and a bank statement from the last month or so, as well as my credit card statements and my university fee statement.
I would be very grateful if someone could advise me on any of the above.
Many thanks
Matthew