Filter by Category
- Appeal
- Crown Court
- Exceptional Hardship
- Fail to Identify
- Magistrates Court
- Private Hire Appeal
- Single Justice Procedure
- Special Reasons
Drink driver 4 times over the legal limit escapes with 80-hour unpaid work requirement. - August 2023
This driver, represented by Millicent Dooher at his sentencing hearing before the Magistrates’ Court, pleaded guilty to an offence of driving whilst unfit through drink. The breath reading being almost 4 times the legal limit. Millicent was able to convince the Court to deal with the matter in one hearing, […]
3 Penalty Points for Careless driving - August 2023
This driver pleaded guilty to a single offence of careless driving (driving with undue care and attention). He was represented by barrister, Millicent Dooher, at the sentencing hearing. The Court accepted that this was the lowest category of careless driving and imposed 3 penalty points only and a fine. This […]
Driver escapes immediate custody after dangerous police chase - August 2023
This motorcyclist, represented by barrister Millicent Dooher, was charged with dangerous driving following a police chase which involved driving the wrong way down a one-way street, jumping red traffic lights and mounting the pavement where pedestrians were. The rider was also uninsured and unlicenced. Millicent Dooher represented the motorcyclist at […]
Driver Facing Second Disqualification in 10 Years - August 2023
Millicent Dooher, barrister, represented this driver who had pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving. There was an additional charge of no insurance which was withdrawn following discussions with the Prosecution. The driver faced a mandatory minimum disqualification of 36 months and up to a high level community order. […]
Appeal allowed in the Crown Court on 2x s.172 Charges, Saving Driver Her Licence. - August 2023
Millicent Dooher represented this driver who was appealing two s.172 convictions for failing to provide driver details. The driver contended that she was never served the notices requiring the response. The Judge allowed the appeal, accepting that the driver had not been served with the documentation. Any s.172 offence carries […]
Driver caught doing 43mph in a 30mph zone receives £66.00 fine and 4 penalty points. - July 2023
This driver, represented before the Magistrates Court by Millicent Dooher, was found to be travelling at 43mph in a 30mph zone. This offence usually carries 4-6 penalty points or a 7–28-day disqualification. The Magistrates considered the mitigation put forwards by Millicent and agreed to deal with this matter by way […]
No Prison for Death by Careless - July 2023
This defendant, represented in the Magistrates Court by barrister, Harry Bowyer, rolled his car on the way back from the pub, killing his back seat passenger. There were no aggravating features and the defendant was in the bottom sentencing category. Under the new sentencing guidelines this still leaves a starting […]
3 Penalty Points for Driver Caught Doing 98mph in a 70mph Zone - June 2023
This driver was captured driving at a speed of 98mph in a 70mph zone. Written representations were made to the Court by Millicent Dooher, whereupon the Court imposed 3 penalty points and a fine for this speed. The usual guidelines for this offence suggest 4-6 penalty points or a 7–28-day […]
Exceptional Hardship Argument Successful for Motorist Driving with Mobile Phone - June 2023
This motorist, represented at the Magistrates Court by barrister Harry Bowyer, was caught using his mobile phone whilst driving. He was able to show that his business would have suffered severely which would have affected the residents in his care home and that his disabled son would have been severely […]
Non-regulation e-bike seller escapes with £465.00 fine for each offence - June 2023
Millicent Dooher represented this Company at their hearing before the Magistrates’ Court following 2 offences of selling non-regulation e-bikes. The allegations being that the bikes exceeded the maximum power output and speed allowed for road e-bikes. The Company had pleaded guilty to the offence, at the hearing, the Court considered […]
