any good briefs in the region

[pastyman]

sorry peeps fcucked up,

had barny with mrs so dissapeared out for a beer had one too many and without thinking tried to get back on bike, was caught by plod and was well over limit(113mg limit is 35) need mega help in what to do now please and please dont give me grief as i know i have royally fcucked up but need proper advice please as i commute to work and im a mechanic by trade so really really need to keep my liscence!!!

thanks for all advice received and sorry again for fcucking up

[old-mo]

I think you will find this will automatically go to court,, not a fixed penalty.

My only suggestion is to plead guilty, which sometimes reduces the ban, and plead poverty, like getting to work, may lose job etc, and the judge may be a bit more leniant on the ban, The fine which you will receive is partially means tested.. ie, it would be no good fining a road sweeper £600, cos he can opt to pay weekly, Whereby a director of a company can pay and is likely to be fined a lot more.

You must grovel and say how you realise how stupid you have been, in otherwords.

Any ailments or worries you may have had, may also help your case.

There are solicitors around who specialise in this sort of thing,, but they are an arm & a leg job.
I would suggest you dont represent yourself, and if you cannot afford a solictor, opt for the duty solicitor.
When you receive your court summons, go to the court that is sitting before the case and ask the court usher if he can arrange a meeting with the duty solicitor,, dont leave it to the day of the case..

You may be entitled to legal aid,, but I am not sure on that one..

I dont think anybody can rib you,, as after our do`s, a lot of us are just over..

I stand to be corrected on my suggestions..

I am sorry it has happened and wish you luck..

[Limey_Dave]

Are you in a union?

If so,contact your branch office.As your employment depends on being able to drive they may help with advice or put you in touch with a firm that the union employs.

[OrlandoMad]

Blimey Paul - bad news indeed. Can't offer any advice mate, but I sincerely hope you get through it OK. You must be feeling awful at the moment
Make sure you try and stay in touch . . let me know if you need a pillion to any rallies.

[old-mo]

Originally Posted by pastyman

sorry peeps fcucked up,

had barny with mrs so dissapeared out for a beer had one too many and without thinking tried to get back on bike,

Paul, you stated the above,, had you started the bike and were you actually caught riding the bike,, had you left the pub car park,,

If no to the above, you could find a loophole..

Have a word with your boss at work, you never know he may be able to help, and give a character reference in court,

Have a look at these web sites,, might help..

Comprehensive Guidance on Appearing in Court at Courtroom Advice (UK)
X-Alc ::::
Byrne Frodsham & Co. - Solicitors

Hope this helps..

[ochstephen]

Hi
dunno if this will be of any help, on the NABD homepage there's an ad for free legal advice (National Association for Bikers with a Disability - Reg. Charity No: 1040907) they're affiliated to this club. The firm they use is (Mulderrigs Solicitors specialise in all types of accident, injury and compensation claims - Mulderrigs) who are members of NABD and BMF, i think they might be more for accident claims and such but If they cant be of use they'll prob' be able to steer you to someone who will.
maybe worth a call,
Good Luck,
steve