Ash
Not worth the time
My son was involved in an incident as was a guilty plea, but decided to speak to Michael to see if anything could be done based on mitigating circumstances. The initial interview went well and was told that he would be given penalty points and this was a given based on the type of incident and estimated at 3 to 4 points. Shockingly towards the date at the court, Michael stated that he will be issued with 6 points due to the severity / harm on the incident. At the court, he simply fed the magistrates with how many points my son would be sentenced with rather than request a lesser sentence based on mitigating circumstances and the severity being 'high' which was caused by the 3rd party speeding. I understand that the magistrates have a guidance to follow, but at no point did I see Michael try or attempt to express the cause of the incident, the harm being of that extent with the 3rd party speeding, or the poorly marked road junction. Michael knew at the initial interview what my son was going to be sentenced with and he also knew that there was nothing much that can be done based on the situation, however he still took on this case. I could have save £500 by simply sending in the guilty plea via the post and still got the same result as what the magistrates would have issued anyhow. Michael knew my son, a student was going to struggle to pay, however he still went ahead. I feel he has taken advantage of this situation. On the initial interview, Michael made us feel he would be able to make a difference but all was futile. I raised this to Kellocks Solicitors where Michael works, and in return received a very well worked letter that made me feel threatened to the point of use being sent to court to pay for the fees that we've not refused to pay and did not make me feel in any way to be reassured at all. I would strongly avoid or proceed with caution.
