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Speeding and other criminal offences / Court Summons sent to wrong address for speeding fine
« on: October 18, 2024, 04:25:50 pm »
Hi,
Looking for some help:
I originally chose to do a speeding course however, I missed it. I was waiting a renewed notice, or indication of the penalty via email or letter. A letter came but it was sent to my old address.
Is there anyway of contesting this. I've missed the plea deadline by a week. However have been trying to find the right authority all of last week, bounced around different departments & bodies.
Do I have a case? The original penalty notice was sent to my new address but the court summons wasn't.
I've used chat-gpt and come up with this, is this useful at all?
STATUTORY DECLARATION
I, [Your Full Name], of [Your Current Address], do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
On [Date You Learned of Conviction], I first became aware of a conviction and/or fine for a speeding offense dated [Date of Offense].
I did not receive any prior notification, summons, or court documents regarding this matter as they were sent to my previous address at [Old Address], which I vacated on [Date of Move].
I was not living at the old address at the time the documents were sent and, therefore, had no opportunity to make a plea or defend myself in court.
I have since updated my address with the relevant authorities, including the DVLA, and had no knowledge of this court action until [Date].
Therefore, I respectfully request that this court set aside the conviction and rehear the case, allowing me the opportunity to present my defense or plea.
I make this declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835, conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.
Looking for some help:
I originally chose to do a speeding course however, I missed it. I was waiting a renewed notice, or indication of the penalty via email or letter. A letter came but it was sent to my old address.
Is there anyway of contesting this. I've missed the plea deadline by a week. However have been trying to find the right authority all of last week, bounced around different departments & bodies.
Do I have a case? The original penalty notice was sent to my new address but the court summons wasn't.
I've used chat-gpt and come up with this, is this useful at all?
STATUTORY DECLARATION
I, [Your Full Name], of [Your Current Address], do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
On [Date You Learned of Conviction], I first became aware of a conviction and/or fine for a speeding offense dated [Date of Offense].
I did not receive any prior notification, summons, or court documents regarding this matter as they were sent to my previous address at [Old Address], which I vacated on [Date of Move].
I was not living at the old address at the time the documents were sent and, therefore, had no opportunity to make a plea or defend myself in court.
I have since updated my address with the relevant authorities, including the DVLA, and had no knowledge of this court action until [Date].
Therefore, I respectfully request that this court set aside the conviction and rehear the case, allowing me the opportunity to present my defense or plea.
I make this declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835, conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.