Cristof
Member
Hello team, I just wanted tell you my short story.
I've been caught drink driving, unfortunately the score 87 in breath + small collision with another car. It has been really tough month of waiting for court date , so many sleepless nights and stupid thoughts. Full of stress and ready for the worst I went to court . In building I asked for solicitor ( free of charge ) but in result I didnt get one, dont know why, probably they had to deal with other cases.
Before I stepped in I had a really short conversation with legal adviser. In the room I was asked about name, dob, home address, how long I hold my licence. Judge also asked me about how much money I make monthly and how much i am able to save , thats how they calculated fine.
Result? 22 months off roads ( because i had a collision judge said i am high risk and I can hurt someone or myself ) with possibility to attend for rehabilitation course plus 423 pounds fine ( you can pay in installments ) . I've been aware that If i get caught driving disqualified I can go to the prison.
In the end you are asked if you want to say something so you know what to say... I've only received details about how to pay court charge, rest of statements will be sent to my home address, now i have to finish the claim with my insurance company...
Whole case was about 7-8 minutes, After all I realized that I didnt need solicitor to speak for me. Hope everything is clear I am glad it's over . Thats a relief , I am still active on forum to support everyone who's in need, we all make mistakes , lesson learned.
Good luck , dont stress , sorry if I made any mistakes in my sentences
I've been caught drink driving, unfortunately the score 87 in breath + small collision with another car. It has been really tough month of waiting for court date , so many sleepless nights and stupid thoughts. Full of stress and ready for the worst I went to court . In building I asked for solicitor ( free of charge ) but in result I didnt get one, dont know why, probably they had to deal with other cases.
Before I stepped in I had a really short conversation with legal adviser. In the room I was asked about name, dob, home address, how long I hold my licence. Judge also asked me about how much money I make monthly and how much i am able to save , thats how they calculated fine.
Result? 22 months off roads ( because i had a collision judge said i am high risk and I can hurt someone or myself ) with possibility to attend for rehabilitation course plus 423 pounds fine ( you can pay in installments ) . I've been aware that If i get caught driving disqualified I can go to the prison.
In the end you are asked if you want to say something so you know what to say... I've only received details about how to pay court charge, rest of statements will be sent to my home address, now i have to finish the claim with my insurance company...
Whole case was about 7-8 minutes, After all I realized that I didnt need solicitor to speak for me. Hope everything is clear I am glad it's over . Thats a relief , I am still active on forum to support everyone who's in need, we all make mistakes , lesson learned.
Good luck , dont stress , sorry if I made any mistakes in my sentences
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