R v RB [2024] (Lavender Hill Magistrate’s Court) Dharsha Jegatheeswaran makes successful exceptional hardship application

Dharsha Jegatheeswaran’s client was charged with a speeding offence to which he intended to plead guilty meaning he would have 12 points on his licence and face driving disqualification.

Dharsha’s client appeared in the Magistrate’s Court for sentence.

Dharsha made an application for exceptional hardship on the basis of the impact of a driving disqualification to his business, by extension his sub-contractors, and in addition, his family, particularly his wife who suffered from mental health issues. The Bench accepted the application and the client did not receive any disqualification.