This one's on behalf of my partner actually who is up in court next week on a charge of driving at 104mph on a public dual carriageway A-road (A46 Lincolnshire). We realise he was very much in the wrong and are entirely prepared that he will get banned, however just wanted to pick everyone's brains on the details and if he's likely to get off a ban or what period he can expect:
- First Offence
- Has presented a statement of mitigation to the court in advance explaining his work situation - required to be able to drive. <statements removed>
- Dry, clear roads at the time.
- Not driving dangerously, just genuinely trying to be somewhere quickly.
- Overall law-abiding citizen just getting on with his life, not causing anyone any trouble ever.
- He is extremely remorseful.
- Meticulously provided all financial info to the court immediately (including our incomes, outgoings down to the slightest detail) - they ask for your bloody inside leg measurement, don't they?!! Seriously, I can't believe ANYONE would go to the trouble he has over this, especially splitting everything down to WEEKLY income etc... The paperwork the court sent is very scruffy and outdated. I mean, who gets paid weekly these days in proper jobs.?!!
- Feels he's already learned his lesson by the stress of being in contact with a police officer in these circumstances and having the worry hanging over him for 6 weeks prior to the court appearance.
Any chance of a reprieve??
Thanks!