I was cited for driving 105km/h in a 70km/h zone. I took the case to court (to try and get the penalty downgraded). I had a court date in October to which I pleaded guilty. Between being cited and the court date my licence was valid and I was able to drive.
2 days after my court hearing (which I didn't attended, covid and all) I was pulled over and told that I was "driving without a licence." I was told that I should have rung the court to find out the result of my case (something I was unaware as Ive never been in trouble before.). 2 days after being told this I received the result of my hearing in the mail stating that my licence had been suspended.
I now have a court summons for a hearing for driving with a suspended licence.
Can I plead not guilty as a genuinely didn't know my licence was suspended?
What's the penalty if I plead guilty?
Will I receive a criminal record? (My biggest fear as every job application now requires a criminal history check)
Cheers
2 days after my court hearing (which I didn't attended, covid and all) I was pulled over and told that I was "driving without a licence." I was told that I should have rung the court to find out the result of my case (something I was unaware as Ive never been in trouble before.). 2 days after being told this I received the result of my hearing in the mail stating that my licence had been suspended.
I now have a court summons for a hearing for driving with a suspended licence.
Can I plead not guilty as a genuinely didn't know my licence was suspended?
What's the penalty if I plead guilty?
Will I receive a criminal record? (My biggest fear as every job application now requires a criminal history check)
Cheers
