Question re. summons - help please

[tam girl]

My other half has received a summons for speeding. Firstly, his date of birth is incorrect, and secondly, (and probably more importantly) they have sent copies of documentary evidence. Before signing the NIP, we were unsure as to the driver and sent numerous letters saying this, including, following returning the signed NIP, a letter saying the NIP had been completed on the basis of who we THOUGHT had been driving. None of these documents are enclosed. Does anyone know if they should be? Have they just ignored them? Separately, the summons gives various options inc. pleading guilty by letter - would it look bad to the Court if he did this? Is he expected to attend? Any advice much appreciated!

[tam girl]

Streetcop said:

It wont be frowned upon if he pleads guilty by post. Rather, it will be appreciated by the magistrates as the case can then be dealt with expeditiously... Street

Even if it is (slightly) over 30 mph over the limit? (He has a clean licence at present). Thanks.

[tam girl]

gone said:

tam girl said: Even if it is (slightly) over 30 mph over the limit? (He has a clean licence at present). Thanks. 60mph in a 30mph? or 100mph in a 70mph? either way, I think he will be required to attend and explain why he should not lose his licence for a short while!

98 in a 60. The form gives him the option to plead guilty by post but not sure if this would look bad, bearing in mind the speed.

[tam girl]

Thanks Gone. Is there anything he can put in the mitigation section of the form that may help? Under the means section, presumably he just lists his net monthly income and outgoings.

[tam girl]

Nope, he was caught by a hand-held camera - the operator was hiding in a bushs so no chance of being spotted.