Speeding Conviction.... how to plead?

[rich83]

Ok... someones been a naughty boy. 98/99 in a 70.  So.... options!!!

Plead guilty by post... or show up at the court hearing in a nice suit and try to coerce them into being lenient.

Answers on a post card. 

Thanks
Rich

[Scottymon]

Gutted, 96/7 is the cut off isn't it?
Was it within 14 days?
I'd go suited and booted but I've got 9 points, 12 over 4 years
If you haven't any points I'd plead guilty by post probably.

[rich83]

Can you plead guilty via post with a letter of mitigation and still appear at court?

[Hedge]

Mitigating circumstances? 

[skard]

I personally wouldn't try and justify that speed and just take it on the chin (this comes from experience of being pulled over)

[Andy]

best go to court an plea your case Rich--like my mate who got caught doing over 100mph on the motor way--Went in person to court and with the points he had  got 15 points  on his licence but kepted it as he needed his licence for work

[rich83]

Mitigating circumstances? 

Sorry maybe the wrong use of the word.  Pled guilty with a "cover letter" telling them of no previous convictions... explaining the situation etc etc

[rich83]

FYI.... its not me... thank fuuuuuu, but my little bro   

[rich83]

best go to court an plea your case Rich--like my mate who got caught doing over 100mph on the motor way--Went in person to court and with the points he had  got 15 points  on his licence but kepted it as he needed his licence for work

Yes that my thought. Although he has no points at the moment so he's likely to get 6pp and a fine i think!

[tony_danza]

1st offence?

Go, and beg for his life.

[rich83]

1st offence?

Go, and beg for his life.

Serious? 
 
I think it has got to look better if you actually show up rather than just pleading guilty via post.

[Tortaruga]

Go to court and show genuine remorse. Tell the beak you don't have any excuse whatsoever for your stupid actions and that you have learned from the error of your ways.

[skard]

He's over that threshold where they could throw the book at him.

If it was me, I'd turn up well presented, and be remorseful, without trying to make any excuses.

Better chance of a best case scenario I would think.

[tony_danza]

1st offence?

Go, and beg for his life.

Serious? 
 
I think it has got to look better if you actually show up rather than just pleading guilty via post.

That's what I meant, go to court and cough to being a complete dick - then beg for mercy.

[rich83]

1st offence?

Go, and beg for his life.

Serious? 
 
I think it has got to look better if you actually show up rather than just pleading guilty via post.

That's what I meant, go to court and cough to being a complete dick - then beg for mercy.

Cool... thats what I was going to recommend that he does. Thanks