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OWEN, SANDRA

Case Reference: 62SC0227226

Case Details

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Reference

62SC0227226

Court

Merthyr Tydfil

Magistrate

Before: Mrs Davies JP , Mr Edwards JP , Mr Hayes , Mr Hayes , Mrs Meredith JP , District Judge (MC) Thomas

Hearing Date

19 May 2026

Time

2:00pm

Hearing Type

Sentence

Court Type

magistrates

Prosecutor

N/A

Case Details

Offence Details: Speeding - exceed 20 mph on restricted road in Wales - automatic camera device.

Next Steps at this Sentencing

The sentencing hearing takes place after a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty at trial. The judge or magistrates review the Sentencing Council guidelines, consider aggravating and mitigating factors, read any pre-sentence reports or victim personal statements, and decide the appropriate penalty.

Court Jurisdiction: Magistrates' Court - Magistrates' Courts handle virtually all summary offences (minor offences) and start the proceedings for serious offences. They are presided over by three volunteer Magistrates (advised by a legal advisor) or a single qualified District Judge. They do not have a jury.

UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines

Speeding / Motoring Offences

Exceeding the legal speed limit on a public highway or committing other safety-related vehicle offences (like using a mobile phone, failing to stop, or driving without insurance).

Sentencing: Usually handled by a fine (minimum £100, up to £1,000, or £2,500 on motorways), 3 to 6 penalty points on your driving licence, or a temporary driving ban.
Disclaimer: The legal definitions and sentencing guidelines above are for general educational purposes under English Law and do not constitute formal legal representation or advice. If you are facing criminal prosecution, consult a qualified criminal defense solicitor immediately.

Case FAQs & Procedure Guide

The court considers the severity of the offence, the defendant's level of culpability (blameworthiness), the harm caused, any previous criminal record (aggravating factors), and positive character references or early guilty pleas (mitigating factors).

Sentences can include discharges (absolute or conditional), fines, community orders (unpaid work, rehabilitation), suspended prison sentences, or immediate custodial sentences (imprisonment).

Yes. The defense can appeal against the severity of the sentence, and the prosecution can appeal (in some serious Crown Court cases) if they believe the sentence was unduly lenient.

For a single summary/either-way offence, magistrates can sentence a defendant to a maximum of 6 months in prison (or up to 12 months for multiple either-way offences), alongside unlimited fines and community orders.

Magistrates are trained volunteers from the local community who sit in panels of three. A District Judge is a qualified legal professional who sits alone. Both have the same sentencing powers.

Exceeding the legal speed limit on a public highway or committing other safety-related vehicle offences (like using a mobile phone, failing to stop, or driving without insurance).

Usually handled by a fine (minimum £100, up to £1,000, or £2,500 on motorways), 3 to 6 penalty points on your driving licence, or a temporary driving ban.

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