In message , Mike Ross
writes
>From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7400557.stm
>
>"A lying policeman who invented a bogus car chase to avoid paying a speeding
>fine has been spared jail.
>
>Richard Holding claimed he was pursuing a dangerous driver when he was
>caught on
>camera doing 89mph in a 70mph limit.
>
>Plymouth Magistrates were told Holding's "moment of madness" in March 2007 was
>caused by stress.
>
>He was fined £450 plus £500 costs with a £15 victim surcharge. He
>received a £60
>fixed penalty and a three point licence endorsement last year"
>
>"Holding admitted attempting to pervert the course of justice by falsely
>claiming to be taking part in a police chase at the time.
>
>Magistrates said they would not impose a prison sentence because he had no
>previous convictions and was a positive character who had given great
>service to
>his country and his community. "
>
>
>Haven't we read of several cases of motorists telling lies in response to speed
>camera NIPs going to jail for PCJ? I thought the police were supposed
>to be held
>to a higher standard, yet this guy doesn't even get a suspended sentence?
>
Ah yes, but was everyone else a person with a clean record and a
positive character who had given great service to his country and his
community?
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Mike_B |