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L'OREAL UK LIMITED

Case Reference: 44OY0313225

Case Details

Reference

44OY0313225

Court

Aldershot

Magistrate

Before: District Judge (MC) Apted

Hearing Date

11 May 2026

Time

10:00am

Hearing Type

Pre-Trial Review

Court Type

magistrates

Prosecutor

N/A

Case Details

Offence Details: Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required. Speeding - exceed 70 mph motorway limit - manned equipment.

Companies House Details

Company Number

00271555

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Current Directors (5)

CHEVAL, Thierry Herve Henri Director • Appointed 2020-11-16
HADEN, Madeleine Mary Director • Appointed 2021-05-14
HUBIN, Olivier Gerard Director • Appointed 2021-09-17
PHILIPPON, Alexis Director • Appointed 2025-09-01
SCHAFFNER, Erin Elizabeth Director • Appointed 2022-10-04

Next Steps at this Mention / Case Management / Directions

A mention hearing is scheduled to deal with administrative or legal issues that arise before a trial. This includes discussing outstanding evidence, resolve disclosure disputes, review witness availability, or address bail conditions. The defendant may or may not need to attend, depending on court directions.

Court Jurisdiction: Magistrates' Court - Magistrates' Courts handle virtually all summary offences (minor offences) and start the proceedings for serious offences. They are presided over by three volunteer Magistrates (advised by a legal advisor) or a single qualified District Judge. They do not have a jury.

UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines

Speeding / Motoring Offences

Exceeding the legal speed limit on a public highway or committing other safety-related vehicle offences (like using a mobile phone, failing to stop, or driving without insurance).

Sentencing: Usually handled by a fine (minimum £100, up to £1,000, or £2,500 on motorways), 3 to 6 penalty points on your driving licence, or a temporary driving ban.
Disclaimer: The legal definitions and sentencing guidelines above are for general educational purposes under English Law and do not constitute formal legal representation or advice. If you are facing criminal prosecution, consult a qualified criminal defense solicitor immediately.

Case FAQs & Procedure Guide

Mention hearings are used to keep the case on track. They ensure both the prosecution and defense are complying with court timetables, preventing unnecessary delays on the trial day.

In some instances, if the defendant is represented by a solicitor or barrister, the court may excuse their personal attendance for purely administrative mention hearings. You must confirm this with your legal representative.

For a single summary/either-way offence, magistrates can sentence a defendant to a maximum of 6 months in prison (or up to 12 months for multiple either-way offences), alongside unlimited fines and community orders.

Magistrates are trained volunteers from the local community who sit in panels of three. A District Judge is a qualified legal professional who sits alone. Both have the same sentencing powers.

Exceeding the legal speed limit on a public highway or committing other safety-related vehicle offences (like using a mobile phone, failing to stop, or driving without insurance).

Usually handled by a fine (minimum £100, up to £1,000, or £2,500 on motorways), 3 to 6 penalty points on your driving licence, or a temporary driving ban.

Interested in the outcome of this case? You can request more information by emailing the court directly using the Email Court button at the top of the page.

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