thempersonalities
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Hello,
I was at my hotel with my girlfriend and any room service was not available... I thought I should go to a nearby McDonald's which is a 3 minute drive away.
I stupidly, naively, thought that it is easier for me to go by car...
After the first roundabout, which was at the start of the road I've seen the blue sirens turned on (they haven't turned on the sound). I was on a pedestrian crossing but it was off-schedule. Wasn't entirely sure it was about me, there was enough room for him to take over; or I did just not want to accept it was about me, so I kept going on for less than 0.1 miles; being so insistive, I've stopped and they overtook me and parked in front me of; again this was a pedestration zone and it was literally 5-10mph.
On stopping me, they asked me to do a roadside test as I did not signalled when switching lanes (not fully sure which lanes they referred to though... but I suspect it's the one literally nearby hotel as I have to admit that I'm on holiday and that roundabout is quite huge and quite confusing; did that mistake all the way through my holiday).
I have been taken to the Police Station where I was asked a few basic questions at the reception (i.e. name, address, occupation); then I was taken to the INTOX room when I had given a breath test.
I had never had any conviction; not even a penalty point ever... Always driving careful (actually sitting in my room and working all my waking life) and I stupidly think 3 minutes is quite close, especially as I was driving inside the city centre...
Definitely, understood the lesson and would never ever attempt doing this again... Literally, did not save any time; it was 3 minute driving time, 3 minute walking time...
Now, I'm just trying to plead not guilty to save myself from a criminal record. I tried calling a few solicitors; one of them told me that I should have been in the INTOX room for about 40-50 minutes as MGDD Form is quite a lengthy form. I recall being there for a very short time and I do not recall any form being completed in the INTOX room; I have searched it myself and reading the questions that should have been read out to me do not sound familiar; thus enforcing my idea that they did not complete it.
Although I admint I do deserve the driving ban; Please do not dispute this matter; lesson learned... I would like to do my best to not have a criminal record.
I was told by a solicitor that if they have not completed the MGDD form I would have a case for defence; although it seems there are a lot of people on the internet taking up cases and do a lot of promises.
Having said all this I have a few questions:
One of the solicitors I have called said that if I was in the INTOX room for a short time, then they have not completed the MGDD form as this MUST be completed before taking my breath specimen. They said this is quite a strong defence. Is this right?
Any ideas on the solicitors I find online? Are they safe to work with or are they just good marketers? I came here for uni and then stayed around... Used to be in marketing before moving to something else ( because of the decent pay on contracts -- software dev; was a hobby of mine ); so I'm quite afraid of a marketing sham; have to admit; most look like the perfect hook, promise a lot... With well-made marketing, high pricing has nothing to do with the quality of the service.
Would definitely be happy with just accepting the case and going forward with a guilty plea. Maybe I just deserve this to happen to me...
Thanks
I was at my hotel with my girlfriend and any room service was not available... I thought I should go to a nearby McDonald's which is a 3 minute drive away.
I stupidly, naively, thought that it is easier for me to go by car...
After the first roundabout, which was at the start of the road I've seen the blue sirens turned on (they haven't turned on the sound). I was on a pedestrian crossing but it was off-schedule. Wasn't entirely sure it was about me, there was enough room for him to take over; or I did just not want to accept it was about me, so I kept going on for less than 0.1 miles; being so insistive, I've stopped and they overtook me and parked in front me of; again this was a pedestration zone and it was literally 5-10mph.
On stopping me, they asked me to do a roadside test as I did not signalled when switching lanes (not fully sure which lanes they referred to though... but I suspect it's the one literally nearby hotel as I have to admit that I'm on holiday and that roundabout is quite huge and quite confusing; did that mistake all the way through my holiday).
I have been taken to the Police Station where I was asked a few basic questions at the reception (i.e. name, address, occupation); then I was taken to the INTOX room when I had given a breath test.
I had never had any conviction; not even a penalty point ever... Always driving careful (actually sitting in my room and working all my waking life) and I stupidly think 3 minutes is quite close, especially as I was driving inside the city centre...
Definitely, understood the lesson and would never ever attempt doing this again... Literally, did not save any time; it was 3 minute driving time, 3 minute walking time...
Now, I'm just trying to plead not guilty to save myself from a criminal record. I tried calling a few solicitors; one of them told me that I should have been in the INTOX room for about 40-50 minutes as MGDD Form is quite a lengthy form. I recall being there for a very short time and I do not recall any form being completed in the INTOX room; I have searched it myself and reading the questions that should have been read out to me do not sound familiar; thus enforcing my idea that they did not complete it.
Although I admint I do deserve the driving ban; Please do not dispute this matter; lesson learned... I would like to do my best to not have a criminal record.
I was told by a solicitor that if they have not completed the MGDD form I would have a case for defence; although it seems there are a lot of people on the internet taking up cases and do a lot of promises.
Having said all this I have a few questions:
One of the solicitors I have called said that if I was in the INTOX room for a short time, then they have not completed the MGDD form as this MUST be completed before taking my breath specimen. They said this is quite a strong defence. Is this right?
Any ideas on the solicitors I find online? Are they safe to work with or are they just good marketers? I came here for uni and then stayed around... Used to be in marketing before moving to something else ( because of the decent pay on contracts -- software dev; was a hobby of mine ); so I'm quite afraid of a marketing sham; have to admit; most look like the perfect hook, promise a lot... With well-made marketing, high pricing has nothing to do with the quality of the service.
Would definitely be happy with just accepting the case and going forward with a guilty plea. Maybe I just deserve this to happen to me...
Thanks
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