..the cps actually said my basis of plea had nothing to do with the facts.
![Culpability](https://legalbeagles.info/forums/core/images/smilies/culpability.png)
But seriously, it is no joke.
I'm also baffled as to why the court concentrated on the medical emergency. You only reason you mentioned it was to provide a possible explanation for the mistake with the insurance start time, not to explain why you were driving at all.
I'm sorry, hari, but you seem to have been on the wrong end of a seriously poor performance by the court. I said in one of my final posts (#108) that nothing is guaranteed. The Magistrates have to make a decision and they cannot see both parties satisfied. But I also hoped that you would receive a fair hearing. From what you say I don't think you did. Of course the prosecutor's job is to prosecute, but they have a responsibility to understand basic court procedures and this one's statement about a basis of plea demonstrates an appalling lack of understanding
Our resident magistrate, islandgirl, grasped the issue easily and succinctly. It's a great pity you were not in her court. At least you would have had a fair crack of the whip.
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