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THOMPSON, JOHN

Case Reference: 45MV0358325

Case Details

Reference

45MV0358325

Court

Guildford Magistrates' Court and Family Court - Courtroom 03

Magistrate

Miss Dunne JP , Mr Jacobs JP , Mr Matthews JP , Mrs Terry JP

Hearing Date

28 May 2026

Time

2pm

Hearing Type

Mention

Court Type

Magistrates

Prosecutor

CPS-SE

Case Details

Offence Details: | Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence

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.

General Case Information

This listing represents public court record proceedings for THOMPSON, JOHN. The legal proceedings will occur at Guildford Magistrates' Court and Family Court - Courtroom 03. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: HMCTS Public Court Lists.
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.

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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