jimdavis said:
My court appearance was printed in the local paper just after I was convicted.
My case was highlighted with the heading "Man in court terror".
I found that strange because I wasn't frightened over the court case.
I knew I would loose my licence for 12 months anyway and just appeared to answer the questions from the Magistrate and plead
guilty.
I think my case attracted the attention of reporters based upon what happened when the Magistrate passed sentence.
I was issued a fine of £200 and the Magistrate then asked me how I intended to pay.
I said I will pay the fine now in cash.
The Magistrate said that's not acceptable and I must pay by instalments on a monthly basis.
That got my back up because I had more than enough cash in my wallet to pay the fine then and there.
I then said to the Magistrate "do you want the money or not and why do refuse money when I have offered to pay in cash?"
I was then forced to pay in monthly instalments which I didn't want to do.
Why my cash wasn't good enough I have no idea and why paying a fine immediately isn't good enough is beyond me.
I have read about people being chased by the courts and the police for non-payment of fines.
Therefore why do the courts put obstacles in the way of people who wish to pay a fine in cash then and there?
Over the years I have come to the conclusion that Magistrates are thick and stupid.
They issue a fine, you offer to pay it and they refuse to accept the money.
Total madness.
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