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Speeding and other criminal offences / Re: SJP 2 charges, speeding and F2F. Best course of action?
« on: May 09, 2024, 08:35:23 pm »
Ah okay, understood. I am pleased to say the is my first time with one of these so no idea of the process, but god did my heart drop when I got it.
Anyway, if I have to go to court I am least confident now I won’t be asked silly questions and unless they are very unreasonable, should be the fine and 3 points.
Lesson learned, if sending off a reply to a NIP I will send tracked in the future so I have evidence it was sent. It’s a shame the best outcome is still a hefty fine after I know I sent a response, but fighting that would be pointless. I suppose one last question. If they refuse the plea in court where would I stand? I will obviously say I sent the response because I did but with no evidence, would it be a shut case?

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Speeding and other criminal offences / Re: SJP 2 charges, speeding and F2F. Best course of action?
« on: May 09, 2024, 06:30:44 pm »
Thank you
Glad you think I’m overthinking this and should be simple process to get the F2F dropped.
I’ll do the form online, not guilty to both with a simple but clear plea bargain offer. Best case scenario they send a new SJP with just the speeding on, worst case I get a court date but either way I am little relaxed in knowing the F2F is often dropped on these circumstances.
If it is common and I’m sure it is, people forget or like to try and ignore these things, don’t you think it would be good to give the plea bargain as an offer on the form? Could save a bit of time and money

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Speeding and other criminal offences / Re: SJP 2 charges, speeding and F2F. Best course of action?
« on: May 08, 2024, 01:49:31 pm »
Thank you for the advice given, really helpful.
I think I know what to do right now, plead not guilty on both charges and offer the plea bargain.
If I do get a court date which seems likely, is it easy enough to represent myself in court? The only thing worrying me in court would be incriminating myself by answering innocently to probing questions. Would I just repeat my plea offer until accepted or denied?

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Speeding and other criminal offences / Re: SJP 2 charges, speeding and F2F. Best course of action?
« on: May 08, 2024, 10:22:02 am »
Apologies, I used the wrong terminology. It is failure to furnish.
So do I have to plead not guilty to both charges and offer a plea bargain for speeding only if F2F is dropped? Or can I plead guilty to only speeding on the form and not guilty to F2F with reasoning and avoid court? I understand may be best not to admit any guilt at this stage and go to court.
Any specific wording required in my plea bargain or will just a couple of clear sentences be enough.
I am also worried about going to court and saying the wrong thing but if a fine is in the way, I’d like to avoid extra costs for solicitor advise and representation.
Thank you 

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Speeding and other criminal offences / SJP 2 charges, speeding and F2F. Best course of action?
« on: May 08, 2024, 09:05:36 am »
So I just received an SJP through the post for a minor speeding offence last November (36 in a 30). I have received the SJP because by their account, I failed to provide information about the driver so have that charge listed also.
I remember getting the NIP and the reminder letter, I distinctly remember replying to the reminder letter with my details because it was the reminder and because I travel with work, the first letter was misplaced. In the evidence it is listed as no response received to the reminder letter sent.
Unfortunately for me, and error on my part, I sent the response by mail, second class stamp so no evidence I can show to prove I sent the details off. Only my word
My question is what is my best course of action now? I have read I should plead not guilty to both charges and offer a plea bargain that I will admit guilt for the speeding offence if F2F charge is dropped. Is this correct? And how should I word any response and preparations for the inevitable court date?
Thank you for any response

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