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Disqualification Avoided
Published - Nov 11, 2022
Foster & Coleman recently acted for a client facing a penalty points driving disqualification following a guilty plea to an offence of No Insurance.
The Court had originally dealt with the matter in absence, imposing a fine and 6 penalty points. However it was later establised that our client already had 6 points on his licence, which meant that he was now liable for disqulification. As a result the matter was listed by the Court so that the case could be re-opened and the issue of sentence reconsidered.
We were instructed that the loss of his driving licence would result in considerable difficulties for our client and his family, and were able to compile a substantial defence bundle of evidence to support this argument.
The case was listed and live and written evidence placed before Court to submit that 'exceptional hardship' would follow any driving ban. After considering all of the matters raised, the Court ultimately agreed with the Defence submissions and imposed 6 penalty points, but did not disqualify our client from driving.
Our client and his family were absolutely delighted with the outcome and sent the following message after the hearing:
'Hi Steve,
Just want to say thank you again for your expertise and hardwork. I found your support, advice, and knowledge invaluable. You put mine and my son's worries at ease.
I would, without hesitation recommend you and your firm again'
Posted in Criminal Defence on Nov 11, 2022