Do you have to attend court at the place the offence was commited.(TRAFFIC OFFENCE).The court in question is like 300 miles away, and i want to plead not guilty. Anyone help please.
2006-09-08 23:04:17 · 20 answers · asked by pageys 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
by law, you must attend the court wherever in the uk it is. your only hope would be speaking to your lawyer who can request a relocation, but there will probably be a time limit on doing this due to paper work. if the offence was commited 300 miles away from where you live, then it is unlikely that a relocation will be granted as all parties giving evidence / witnesses etc will also attend if required and the court hearing will be wherever the majority of parties are.
2006-09-08 23:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to plead guily via the post and be dealt with in your absence but this depends how serious the offence was. If you didnt get that option when you got your date for court via the post then yes you will have to attend the court that is 300 miles away.
2006-09-08 23:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by sarah h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in London and commit a traffic offence in Leeds but enter a plea of not guilty, then unless it is extremely extenuating circumstances, you will have to appear at court in Leeds.
Otherwise the officers would have to travel to a London court to present their evidence of your guilt. Now wouldn't that be silly!!
For the record: I am using the 2 cities as example only)
2006-09-09 00:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by lippz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, the prosecutor for the municipality where your ticket was issued has to be in court with you in order to negotiate for the city's interests, They also know of all local ordinances in effect and can most effectively make offers to traffic offenders. Call the court and see if a change of venue is even an option for such a minor offense, only they can tell you if your court appearance can be changed.
2006-09-09 05:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pleading not guilty you have to attend. But you can get your solicitor to ask for a change of court and give your reasons eg travel exp or children commitments but it is really up to them.
2006-09-08 23:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by jean m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to attend the court at the place you have commited the offence.
And plead not guilty only if you can prove it. Otherwise you'll get higher penalty
2006-09-08 23:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the information you have been sent. It clearly states you can ask for the hearing to be moved to a court nearer to yourself. You have to notify the court and there is a time limit for doing so but read all of the information sent to you. If you do not understand it then go to your local Citizens advice bureau.
2006-09-09 03:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Valli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plead not guilty, you have to attend the court to offer evidence as to why you are not guilty.
2006-09-09 00:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by steve b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you have to give a crime statement first you know describing the scene,then the law enforcement will consider which side is guilty .........if not satisfied with their decision then you can call your lawyer and appeal to the court.
2006-09-08 23:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by Fantasia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where ever the court is on the ticket, unless you get a lawyer to apply for a change of venue.
2006-09-08 23:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋