Court lists, 12th and 13th March, 2020

Thursday, March 12

Janet Bayly, 62, of Valley Rise, Watford. On May 8, 2019, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Fine, costs: £826. Six penalty points.

Nileshkumar Ambalal Patel, 46, of Leggatts Wood Avenue, Watford. On June 12, 2019, being the driver of a vehicle owing to the presence of which on a road an accident occurred whereby damage was caused to another vehicle and he failed to stop. On same date, used a vehicle without due care and attention. Disqualified from driving for 28 days. Fine, costs: £430.

Roger Andrew McConnon, 45, of Otley Way, Watford. On September 11, 2019, stole food and glue belonging to Budgen’s. On same date, stole grocery items and alcohol belonging to Co Op. Compensation, costs: £249.15.

Wayne Lee Evans, 46, of Rickmansworth Road, Watford. On December 5, 2019, stole perfume gift sets belonging to Boots. Two counts. Commission of a further offence during the operational period of a suspended sentence order. Community order made. Be under curfew for three months. Compensation, costs: £760.95.

Patrizia Fathema Qadeer, 49, of Croxley View, Watford. On June 4, 2019, used a vehicle at a speed exceeding the legal limit of 30mph. Fine, costs: £560. Three penalty points.

Peter Smith, 58, of Bucknall Lane, Watford. On August 1, 2019, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Fine, costs: £1,036. Six penalty points.

Friday, March 13

Anthony Johnson, 36, of Arbroath Green, Watford. On June 19, 2019, used a vehicle at a speed exceeding the legal limit of 30mph. Fine, costs: £420. Three penalty points.

Ryan Aiden Gee, 26, of The Gossamers, Watford. On February 12, 2020, had in his possession a quantity of cannabis. Fine, costs: £197.

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