"The speed is wholly excessive and I fully accept that," Solicitor Gwyn Lewis stated, emphasizing the seriousness of Maguire's offenses while confirming he acted as the driver.
Prosecutor Karen Allanson noted, "We were unable to offer the defendant a fixed penalty due to the high speed," highlighting the circumstances of the case against the footballer.
Lewis explained, "Maguire did not mean any disrespect by not attending court... the fact is he is a public figure. He is a footballer," acknowledging Maguire's celebrity status.
Mark Hardman, chairman of the bench, remarked, "We are prepared to exercise our discretion due to Mr Maguire being out of the country and not being able to take part in his speeding course," illustrating the court's leniency.
Collection
[
|
...
]