Pre trial hearing

[PaulSabin]

What does this involve? Do I just have to advise what methods I will be using in my defence and the prosecution advise what means they are using against me?

Or do I need to be more specific about my defence details and advise them of my approach (which involves discrepancies in the council workers statement)? I don't want it to go to pt hearing then the warden have a few weeks to think of replies or excuses for the discrepancies...if you get my drift.

Could I be found not guilty or similar, there and then? I;ve tried a few websites but they seem rather technical.
Many thanks in advance.

[Heidihi1301]

what exactly are you being accused of. is it first offence ig you let us have a bit more detail, i am sure you will get the advice you need. ta x

[PaulSabin]

Yes my first offence and is only a small magistrate's affair with the prosecution being brought by my local council.

Thanks. So what do I need at a pre trial hearing and can the case be dismissed there and then if they decide the contents of my evidence are enough in my favour?

[Yorkie580]

It would be worth getting proper legal advice if you can - it's not usual to have a PTR for a minor matter.

[PaulSabin]

Really? Perhaps it's my second chance to offer a guilty plea. I don't know why I have one but I certainly don't want to go through it twice.

It's only a maximum �1000 fine offence.