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what's considered a 'special reason'?

  • 10-04-2008 6:32pm
    #1
    krux
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭


    hi,i'm not really looking for advice but i was hoping someone could give me their thoughts,it would be greatly appreciated.
    I have a court date coming up after being stopped almost 2 years ago with no tax and insurance,this was within a 4 week window between policies(unfortunately i couldn't afford it at the time).I realise how completely moronic this was but what's done is done.
    I have been reading up on what to expect and it seems pretty clear that along with a fine i could likely to be facing disqualification from driving.
    After reading what i can, my understanding is that disqualification may not be mandatory if i can provide 'special reason' why i shouldn't be disqualified.
    My question is this,what would a 'special reason be?I have a family with 2 young children who rely on me for transport for school etc and this is my first offence and i have never been involved in a car accident or anything.
    I'm not looking for sympathy as i realise i broke the law and deserve any punishment that awaits me ,but i hope someone might be able to give me some idea if i should expect to be disqualified from driving,thanks in advance any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    My thoughts are that you should speak to a solicitor.


  • #3
    johnnysmurfman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 406 ✭✭johnnysmurfman


    krux wrote: »
    After reading what i can, my understanding is that disqualification may not be mandatory if i can provide 'special reason' why i shouldn't be disqualified.I have a family with 2 young children who rely on me for transport for school etc and this is my first offence and i have never been involved in a car accident or anything.

    Yes, on a first offence the judge has a discretion not to disqualify. You should speak to a solicitor.


  • #4
    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    I would have thought you'd have seen the charter by now, mr. smurfman.


  • #5
    krux
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭krux


    thanks guys,i understand ye can't say much,just thought i'd throw it out there.I appreciate the effort and i think i'll go see a solicitor thanks again.


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