Driving Whilst Disqualified Client Avoids Custodial Sentence At Buxton Magistrates Court

Posted on: January 14th, 2014 by steve

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A client who was caught driving whilst disqualified following a drink driving conviction has avoided a custodial sentence.

The client, who was continuing to drive for work, knew that he was in grave danger of being sentenced to a prison sentence.

At his initial hearing, he was represented by specialist motoring lawyers Forrest Williams, and entered his guilty plea. The magistrates at Buxton Magistrates Court felt that the matter was so serious that a custodial sentence had to be considered, and they adjourned the case for a sentencing hearing following a probation report.

The anxious client was terrified of the effect a custodial sentence would have on his family, who relied upon him to work and provide an income.

Sympathetic magistrates and a strong mitigation resulted in the client being given a suspended sentence, a result he was delighted with.

If you are due to appear at Court in relation to a motoring offence, please do not hesitate to contact Forrest Williams for free initial advice.

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE: 01623 397200

Drink Driving Client Avoids Disqualification at Sheffield Magistrates Court

Posted on: January 14th, 2014 by steve

A client caught driving whilst over the legal limit was at risk of a 17-22 month disqualification recently at Sheffield Magistrates Court.

The driver instructed Forrest Williams, specialist drink driving solicitors, and was able to successfully argue a Special Reasons application.

Special Reasons occur where a person is technically guilty of an offence but has a specific, set out reason for avoiding the usual penalty.

For drink driving cases, there are three Special Reasons that allow a person to avoid the usual disqualification despite pleading guilty to the offence.

For this client, his Special Reason was that he had driven only a very short distance.

At his previous initial hearing, his guilty plea and the basis of his Special Reasons hearing was set out at Sheffield Magistrates Court, where the case was adjourned to a Special Reasons hearing.

The client gave evidence and was cross-examined and, after hearing full facts, the magistrates retired and decided that they did accept the Special Reasons application.

Our delighted client, although convicted of the drink driving offence and given a financial penalty, avoided a disqualification.

If you are due to appear at Court in relation to a drink driving offence, please do not hesitate to contact Forrest Williams for free initial advice.

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE: 01623 397200

Failing To Disclose Driver’s Details Successful Case at Mansfield Magistrates Court

Posted on: December 24th, 2013 by steve

Jennifer’s motoring matter was dealt with in her absence, as our office liaised with Mansfield Magistrates Court on her behalf.

Jennifer* had been charged with speeding and failing to disclose driver’s details.

Although her speeding offence would mean the addition of 3 penalty points to her driving licence, the charge of failing to disclose driver’s details is deemed a more serious offence, so would mean 6 penalty points were awarded.

Jennifer was keen to avoid 6 penalty points, as she already had points on her licence. In any case, she had recently moved house, so could give an explanation for why she had failed to return the paperwork, naming the driver of the vehicle.

We liaised with the court and, following the hearing, were delighted to inform Jennifer that her guilty plea to the speeding charge had been accepted, whilst the charge of failing to notify driver’s details had been discontinued – as per our request.

If you need help for a charge of failing to disclose driver’s details or any other motoring charge in England or Wales, don’t hesitate to contact us on 01623 397200.

* Some details may be changed only to protect client’s identity.

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Driving Whilst Disqualified Client Avoids Custodial Sentence At Buxton Magistrates Court

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE: 01623 397200

Drink Driving Client Avoids Disqualification at Sheffield Magistrates Court

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE: 01623 397200

Failing To Disclose Driver’s Details Successful Case at Mansfield Magistrates Court

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