Summons for court appearence

DCFC79

Just received my summons for a driving offence in august, i know i did wrong so all i want is advice please and questions answered(but i cant control the replies). I was expecting something to tell me i was getting 3 points etc but not a summons. The letter mentions sentence so does that mean jail, id rather pay a fine and get 3 points so is it best i go to court and plead guilty. The letter mentions about a discount for early plea of guilty and any discount depends how early i enter my guilty plea but would i still go to court for that.

thanks for answering

Think ill do it by post and be done with it, is that a good idea

TonyMMM

Might help if you said what you are alleged to have done ...?

Did you do it ?

And no, "sentence" does not mean jail - it just means whatever the court decides to do.

DCFC79

TonyMMM wrote: »

Might help if you said what you are alleged to have done ...?

Did you do it ?

And no, "sentence" does not mean jail - it just means whatever the court decides to do.

oh sorry i did 61 in a 40, yes i did it,

thanks,

another question, when refering to application forms is the offence classed as a driving conviction or is that for when your banned from driving or caught for drink driving

wealdroam

DCFC79 wrote: »

another question, when refering to application forms is the offence classed as a driving conviction or is that for when your banned from driving or caught for drink driving

Its a conviction... or rather it will be if you are found guilty.

DCFC79

wealdroam wrote: »

Its a conviction... or rather it will be if you are found guilty.

thanks, yes ill be found guilty as ill plead guilty by post

sarahg1969

OP, you may wish to post on pepipoo.

whatmichaelsays

At more than 20mph in excess of the speed limit, you are beyond the point at which you can be dealt with by a fixed penalty notice. A court summons is normal in this instance.

The options available to the court will include (but are not limited to) a fine (likely to be more than the standard £60), penalty points, a combination of both (the most likely outcome) or a suspension from driving. You will also be expected to pay court costs if found guilty.

forgotmyname

DO NOT drive there, They may ban you for a short term, Ban effective immediately. So many people drive to court
get banned then get caught driving home.

Have you taken legal advice? You may want to defended, Just to stop them slapping a silly ban & fine on you.

TonyMMM

At that speed the magistrates guidelines would be between 4 and 6 points , and a fine using a calculation based on your income. An early plea of guilty should get you a third discount on the fine... but not on the points.

Assuming a clean licence, and no other factors, a ban (although possible) would be extremely unlikley.

BARGAINHUNTER!

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Gene_Hunt_2

For 61 in a 40 your looking at 4-6 points and a fine in the region of £250-450.