Dave Q
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2 True Blues said:The matter will have to be PROVED BEYOND " REASONABLE " DOUBT.
Correct if he pleads not guilty and contests the charges.
The evidence rests on the DATE the photo's were taken ( can it be proved that the photo's in question were taken after the disqualification date or prior to it ). Dates, landmarks in the background, circumstantial evidence Re witnessess seeing him at a certain place wearing same clothes as in photot ETc !!!
Yes, sort of, but also include the direct evidence of people who actually saw him drive. If a club member saw him drive last week when the order is in place, he may have committed the same offence on mulitple occasions.
Very serious. Those members who have spoken out now about warnings etc- may have got him in more trouble.
It also STRONGLY relies on his personal honestly, and the honesty of others in the vehicle with him at the time ETC !!! Now if he lies about the incident and comes unstuck well he would definately be in some shart with the club and authorities, whereas if he admits to it, he is also in the shart. Tough situation for him for sure !!
If he pleads guilty, yes he is in trouble. If he pleads not guilty, his evidence will be tested in court.
I would say he would be looking at weekend detention at the least, however if he has a GOOD record he may get away with some other form of communtity service.
Unlikley, his record is not especially clean I am led to believe anyway.
Not looking good for him either way unfortunately, a 2 to 3 mth term is NOT out of the question either ( at a low security prision such as Silverwater ).
Incorrect.
If he does lie, will the occupants ( one being a singer ??? ) risk their own careers by backing up that lie. It would have been easier for him if he was by himself, then it would be his word against a filthy scum reporter !! Instantly giving a REASONABLE DOUBT !!!
He might be truthful. A reporter can be a good witness.
If a party lies, they may face charges. It all might assist their careers though. Its a strange world we live in.
Now it would be just a matter of finding some witnessess at the club/restaurant that he had just left ( waiters staff etc ) interview them as to times, clothes worn ETC ( even meals ordered etc ) then the ball of " Wes in the shart " will really gain momentum.
Did they see him drive? Clothes is not good enough. Another patron may have worn the same outfit or close thereto.
Shame though. I always rated him as a player !!
100% correct.
Nice post.