I'm trying to find out whether I can use my having chronic anxiety and depression, as well as a recent addiction to methamphetamine that I have overcome, as a defence against mandatory minimum sentencing for the following traffic law charges? I have yet to see a lawyer, I'm saving up now.
Has anyone heard of such cases? Any lenience? Counselling or increase of other penalties to offset the 6 month mandatory sentencing? Also does that mean a minimum of 6 months inside?
I have a relatively clean criminal record, barring a loss of drivers licence 10 years ago for drag racing, reckless driving, dangerous driving in the public or any person (to escape pursuit by police), being a driver of a vehicle failed to comply with a direction to stop (circumstance of aggression), no authority to drive (incorrect class), and stealing (theft) a motor vehicle ( was unaware bike was stolen, was not mine).
Any help would be much appreciated.
Has anyone heard of such cases? Any lenience? Counselling or increase of other penalties to offset the 6 month mandatory sentencing? Also does that mean a minimum of 6 months inside?
I have a relatively clean criminal record, barring a loss of drivers licence 10 years ago for drag racing, reckless driving, dangerous driving in the public or any person (to escape pursuit by police), being a driver of a vehicle failed to comply with a direction to stop (circumstance of aggression), no authority to drive (incorrect class), and stealing (theft) a motor vehicle ( was unaware bike was stolen, was not mine).
Any help would be much appreciated.