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Got to court around 9:50. 26 cases to be heard. Trials last as normal. Same Jp and LA as my debate. Grrr. Break 11.10.
Around 11.25 2 scheduled trials are called and the not guilty pleas accepted by the crown. 1 of these was speeding on the A73 who was arguing signs.
Around 11.30 my trial starts. Just before 11.31 the Fiscal introduces the TTRO for Bankhead to Haggs. Oops.
Plod 1 takes the stand 2 minutes later. Fiscal goes through the motions. I quiz on dodgy statement. He didn't write it as he was off sick.Introduced video went through it etc. Challenged his signs training. He struggled as to whether Tsm chapter 8 was guidance or statute. Seemed to get it when i asked what Tsrgd 2002 was. Going through video there are 2 large 40mph signs at auchenkilns. Not ideal but could work around. Anyway 2 hours or so later he's good to retire and we break for lunch around. Another trial is called so they can postpone. I go to the loo as they didn't say when to comeback. As i return a woman and partner come out. "sorry to keep you" says i. "No bother we got a not guilty because of you" he says. LOL.
Back for 14.15.
Started again at 14.30. Called plod 2. Fiscal went through the motions. I asked about statement. He said mistake, mistake, mistake. What about the one you did for your mate. Mistake, mistake ...... Didn't go through video
The crown closed the case. I went to the loo as i was dieing. Came back and made a motion of no case to answer due to TTRO. Crown was confused but upon having the TTRO explained. Conceded. Wasn't the horrible Fiscal so didn't fist pump or anything. Girl today was quite pleasant and only recieved the file this morning. She also admitted not having a clue why i pointed out various things on the video.
Not the glory i wanted but i win so it's not a disaster.
Sandy
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