Today i did get...

[Martay]

...a court summons

For a bike accident i witnessed back in September.
I have already given a statement to a bloke that came to my house to write it down for me. Im not wanting to sound wet, but i really don't want to go to court. The idea scares me
Also, attached to the court letter is a cheque for £50, which i can really do with atm, but im still not sure i want to go. I know i should for the bikers sake, but im really not.comfortable in a 'civilized' environment! lol
Help!
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Drives: Cavalier 2.0 16v
Rides: Slightly ratted Honda City Express

[Suntan Sid]

All part of life's rich tapestry!
Go to the court, look at it as an experience, do your bit for the biker!
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[yaigi]

I think you should go, it's really not that bad.
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Currently own - Fazer 600, 2000, Red. (But no riding as baby on board atm)

[stuarthouston]

As above, do your bit for the biker. Even if you don't enjoy the day in court, you'll be able to sleep well knowing that you did the right thing for someone in need.

[J4mes]

Would you want a witness to a bike accident that involved you to bitch out and leave you high n dry?

No.

So get a shirt on, get to court, help the bloke out.

[hellkat]

So you can talk the talk, but not walk the walk.

Either send the cheque back and decline to attend (thereby negating your witness statement in terms of evidence)

OR

Bank the cheque and find the balls to show up and stick up for your fellow biker's case.
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[janner_10]

[whitedevil]

If it was the other way round you'd want him to turn up for you wouldn't you? It takes effort to be a nice guy i'm afraid but i'm sure it'll come back round one day.
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[Eddie Hitler]

Don't be a bellend, go to court.

[Raffles]

[Sable]

Did Jury service last year. Read some magazines the legal bods had from legal bods around the world. Although I disagree with CPS often, our legal system is truly fantastic compared to the rest of the world. I was left with the feeling that when you are asked to do your civil duty, you should do it. Without people stepping up to help our justice system, justice cannot be done on any level. People that should go down for decent stretches get 'let off' or have reduced sentences due to lack of evidence, evidence which you will be giving.

[Lord Percy]

What will it involve? If you have to stand there in front of a jury and do a little talk about what you saw, then yeah I'd 100% hate that too. Everyone is different. If it is that case that you'll have to stand up like that, and that's what you're afraid of, just tell them. They'll have ways around it. All they want is for you to testify to the truth. It could be video linked or something. I dunno. I'm just trying to second-guess what you're actually afraid of. If it is the part where you might have to be in a really open exposed place in front of everyone, then I understand a bit. Although, once it's over, it's over.

[Jayy]

Get a criminal record, does wonders for never being called up for jury service.

[Chalky.]

Stop being such a fucking faggot.

[Bubbs]

Agree with everyone else... Stop being a knob.
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[Nb]

Go and help someone out, far too many people in todays world just turn a blind eye to stuff because its easier for them. Once you have done it you will feel better for it.
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[Flatbadger]

Tell me what happened and I'll go for £50 and a slap up grill
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[Martay]

[Sload]

[MarJay]

Don't worry, everyone will do their best to make it as easy as possible. It won't be as stressful as you imagine, and I think you'll enjoy helping out a fellow motorcyclist (and human being) in need.

If you don't, you'll never be able to come back on this forum again.
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[Bendy]

[Kol]

[krarkol]

Mate, I had anxiety. If I was around people that weren't close family or friends I'd get an attack.

It got to the point where I didn't want to go out because I always had an attack.

I forced myself to go out knowing it isn't just going to fix itself. Guess what? I'm pretty much cured, I just have the odd attack if I'm tired and have something like a job interview

TL:DR? Get out there and get over it!
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[P.addy]

Grade A faggot. Court is less scary than a job interview. Help a fucker out.

Jesus, I've gone twice for the lulz against DVLA, yours isn't against you in any way at all. Grow a sack or become a lemming.

[Lord Percy]