From what I have heard from previous cases, the courts do have a certain amount of discretion. In your cicumstances, and providing you are well mannered and well presented, you just need to hope they see things from your point of view.
The lack of driving experience will obviously count against you but in the cicumstances (although I dont agree with what you did), I can see the reasoning behind it and I hope the give a punishment to suit - i.e let you keep your liscense
All the best with it mate
Dave |