Mitigating Circumstances - Letter to Magistrates

Originally Posted by GYKD

Hmm... i see where you're coming from Jabba.

Originally Posted by BillyC

I see Jabba's point, and am leaning in the direction of agreement (breaking the habbit of a lifetime).

Originally Posted by Scoobs

Originally Posted by Cronos

Much as it pains me to admit it :P Jabba makes a good point.

I agree with Jabba...

Also in your letter you said you have just got a new job and are using your manager for a character reference, the judge may look at that wierd cos as far as he is concerned the guy bearly knows you and know no history on you...


I would also take this out...

After being through a hard time with work, losing my job and then being unable to find alternative employment on a reasonable wage for 6 months, I have been exceptionally stressed and depressed, I have now found employment with a company called Global Procurement Group, and feel that my future here is bright, and promising, and I am finally getting my life back on track. I am hoping to achieve the role of Accounts Manager before the end of the year, for this I will require a driving license. I appreciate that the offences committed are punishable by a driving Ban, but would plead that you order a shorter ban and a higher fine/financial punishment, in order not to compromise my eligibility for this promotion.

and instead ask him to take into account the fact that your selling your bike and that you are deaply sorry.... then inform him about your 'inevitable' promotion at work which would require a driving licsence.... as what you have written are not mitigating circumstances for committing the crime.

Also re-word the last sentence and take out 'publics and my best interests' because it makes out like your looking out for number 1 and in his eyes (given your previous) the publics best interest would be to have you off the road.

also, you may wish to start the letter 'Your Honour' not 'dear sir'.

Think ill just not send the letter...

Unless anyone could type one up on my behalf?

I would consider dropping the word Dangerous as they are not charging you with that - why admit to it.

Revised letter to Judge.

Dear person about to screw with my life.

Im sorry.

Respecfully,

Whilst I still think you were stupid to do it in the first place ...

I would recommend a letter from your employer.

If they stated that you had told them all about your 'moment of madness' and that they understood this was a mere 'blip' in your usual good character.

They could go on to ask that you be looked upon leniently as you were in line for a possible promotion and that, as a valued member of their workforce, they would like to give you the opportunity to progress etc etc.

I would suggest this would probably be viewed more favourably than you grovelling.

This thread is turning into a Jabba appreciation society. I think it should be deleted immediately!

Originally Posted by Scoobs

This thread is turning into a Jabba appreciation society. I think it should be deleted immediately!

Can't stand the competition, eh?

Taken into account most of the comments, here is the new revised letter.

"Dear Sir,

Re: North Yorkshire Police Vs Myself – Exceeding 60mph speed limit on 3rd July

I write with reference to the above mentioned case, and in response to the Summons to court received Saturday 16th July 2005.

I wish to submit a guilty plea to the charge of exceeding the speed limit as per the evidence presented against me.

There is no excuse for my behaviour on that day, and I write today to apologise whole-heartedly for it. It was stupid, irresponsible, and not something I condone. After being given points for similar offences last year, I slowed down, and took stock of my driving/riding. However one moment of madness resulted in me being placed before the Magistrate’s Court again.

I accept that I need to be punished for my crime, but would urge you to take the following into account.

Having talked about my biking hobby to my father, namely Mr David Michael Lillie, he now has custody of the keys for the bike, and all the documentation for it. We have agreed that he is to negotiate the sale of the vehicle with immediate effect. I do not intend, nor wish, to purchase or ride another motorbike until I can demonstrate to myself that I am trust worthy enough.

After being through a hard time with work last year, losing my job and then being unable to find alternative employment on a reasonable wage for 6 months, I have been exceptionally stressed and depressed; I have now found employment with a company called Global Procurement Group. I have been here for a while now, and have made significant contributions to the development of the company, as a result I feel that my future here is bright, and promising, and I am finally getting my life back on track. I am hoping to achieve the role of Accounts Manager before the end of the year, for this I will require a driving license. I appreciate that the offences committed are punishable by a driving Ban, but would plead that you order a shorter ban and a higher fine/financial punishment, in order not to compromise my eligibility for this promotion.

Please find enclosed a character reference from Mr H. Tunnifcliffe, Operations Director at Global Procurement Group, he is my direct manager and responsible for the smooth running of the company.

I trust all of the above meets with your approval, and I once again wish to extend my sincere apologies to the Magistrates Court for my actions.

Yours Respectfully,"


Comments please? Thanks.

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Can't stand the competition, eh?

I can't remember a single Scoobs appreciation post mate! Must have missed that one.