There were about 524,000 summonses for motoring
offences last year. Those who plead not
guilty by post are summonsed to attend for trial. For those who notify the court that the
proposed date is unsuitable and indicate any future unsuitable date eg for pre
booked holiday, an adjournment will usually be granted. Well; that`s the usual procedure. The purpose is to pursue speedy, simple,
summary justice. But if you`re a famous cricketer
it seems more favourable terms can be declared.
In this case, from the limited report, it appears that the defendant is doing the court a favour. One law for them............? And what are the odds that a District Judge
will be allocated this case when it does eventually come to trial?
I think that you are misreading the newspaper report - the only way the court would want to see him is if he faces disqualification, not for the heinous crime of driving at 17mph over the national limit or to have a celebrity moment (and no selfies in court, of course), but as a potential totter.
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