Driving offences.

darrencurry

Over 2 months ago I was stopped in my sisters garden after just getting out of the car, I was asked for my license, insurance, NCT but I had none (yes I know it was wrong). The garda took my details and said "just don't do it again. 5 minutes later he arrives demanding that I sign a statement detailing the offences under the threat of arrest, I obliged as I didn't fancy time in the cells. Now over 2 months later he knocks on my door telling me that he has to charge me, I tell him that I just can't go right now and he said that he will call back. This all seems fishy to me. Any advice (other than don't break the law) would be great. Thanks in advance

darrencurry

I should probably also point out that the fine I received for the NCT is for a road I was on but not my sisters road where I was stopped. If that makes a difference.

hullaballoo

Are you saying you had no licence or insurance either?

darrencurry

hullaballoo wrote: »

Are you saying you had no licence or insurance either?

The car was only taxed, I was getting a quote on repairs before buying it and stupidly drove down and back.

Pro Hoc Vice

darrencurry wrote: »

Over 2 months ago I was stopped in my sisters garden after just getting out of the car, I was asked for my license, insurance, NCT but I had none (yes I know it was wrong). The garda took my details and said "just don't do it again. 5 minutes later he arrives demanding that I sign a statement detailing the offences under the threat of arrest, I obliged as I didn't fancy time in the cells. Now over 2 months later he knocks on my door telling me that he has to charge me, I tell him that I just can't go right now and he said that he will call back. This all seems fishy to me. Any advice (other than don't break the law) would be great. Thanks in advance

What is he charging you with? Why not just sent out summons instead of bringing you in for charge all sounds a little funny.

pudzey101

getting a solicitor is step number 1 now . Where you actually driving at the time or just parked up . The thing you signed was basically an admission of guilt . Did ya read through before signing it or get a copy ?

All most common steps to be taken

darrencurry

pudzey101 wrote: »

getting a solicitor is step number 1 now . Where you actually driving at the time or just parked up . The thing you signed was basically an admission of guilt . Did ya read through before signing it or get a copy ?

All most common steps to be taken

I was caught and hold my hands up, I just don't see why he has to charge me after I received a fine for no NCT and over two months later. I wasn't driving at the time I had my hand on the front door and he called me back. I did see him though when I passed him.

Stheno

darrencurry wrote: »

I was caught and hold my hands up, I just don't see why he has to charge me after I received a fine for no NCT and over two months later. I wasn't driving at the time I had my hand on the front door and he called me back. I did see him though when I passed him.

Ah he caught you driving with no insurance or licence?

darrencurry

pudzey101 wrote: »

getting a solicitor is step number 1 now . Where you actually driving at the time or just parked up . The thing you signed was basically an admission of guilt . Did ya read through before signing it or get a copy ?

All most common steps to be taken

Pro Hoc Vice wrote: »

What is he charging you with? Why not just sent out summons instead of bringing you in for charge all sounds a little funny.

I assume for all the above offences.

Pro Hoc Vice

darrencurry wrote: »

I was caught and hold my hands up, I just don't see why he has to charge me after I received a fine for no NCT and over two months later. I wasn't driving at the time I had my hand on the front door and he called me back. I did see him though when I passed him.

I thought you admitted you had no insurance! You get that is a serious matter leading to a ban and fpn can not deal with that. But in such a case as this I would think it would be a summons not an arrest leading to charge.

darrencurry

Stheno wrote: »

Ah he caught you driving with no insurance or licence?

Yeah and no NCT

Stheno

darrencurry wrote: »

Yeah and no NCT

You know the possible penalties for driving with no insurance include bans and even prison?

Get a solicitor asap

pudzey101

darrencurry wrote: »

I was caught and hold my hands up, I just don't see why he has to charge me after I received a fine for no NCT and over two months later. I wasn't driving at the time I had my hand on the front door and he called me back. I did see him though when I passed him.

Guards arnt clowns now theyl check to see if tyres/engine are warm if they suspect/seen you been driving . Id get a pretty good solicitor if was you , is it your first offence etc ? if so you'l more than likely get put off the road for awhile (cant say how long) and a fine . have you ever held a license before ?

darrencurry

Pro Hoc Vice wrote: »

I thought you admitted you had no insurance! You get that is a serious matter leading to a ban and fpn can not deal with that. But in such a case as this I would think it would be a summons not an arrest leading to charge.

I was in the wrong and admitted to every thing, I just don't see a reason to charge me two months later. Would he have messed something up?

nuac

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As already advised, solicitor time.
Sorry legal advice cannot be sought or given here
Have to close thread
Good luck