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JAMES, LENNIE

Case Reference: 34SR0088226

Case Details

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Reference

34SR0088226

Court

Northampton

Magistrate

Before: Mrs Barnes-Moss JP , Mrs Batson-Patel JP , Mrs Gibbard JP , Mrs Spence JP

Hearing Date

18 May 2026

Time

2:00pm

Hearing Type

Trial

Court Type

magistrates

Prosecutor

N/A

Case Details

Offence Details: Speeding - exceed 5 / 18 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 mph limit for a goods vehicle - manned equipment.

Next Steps at this Trial

During the trial, the prosecution presents evidence and calls witnesses to prove the defendant committed the crime. The defense cross-examines the witnesses and presents its own evidence. Once all evidence is heard, the magistrates, district judge, or a jury (in the Crown Court) will decide if the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

A trial in the Magistrates' Court typically lasts from a few hours to a few days. Crown Court trials with a jury can last from several days to multiple weeks, depending on complexity and the number of witnesses.

If the verdict is not guilty (acquitted), the defendant is free to leave and cannot be prosecuted again for the same incident based on the same evidence.

If found guilty, the judge or magistrates will proceed to sentence the defendant, either immediately or at a separate sentencing hearing after a pre-sentence report is prepared.

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.

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