DDobinpilot
I can agree with your first sentiment, however I was under the false impression that the police are there to protect people from things such as blackmail.
You are right in saying that they love an easy case, this one looks great on their records, a successful conviction.
Ultimately it looks like my hands are tied. If I please not guilty I could recieve a much heavier sentence.
I wonder how commercial flight schools would feel about me applying for a job. I can say with certainty that I have never hurt anyone. I have no other criminal record and have a good reputation within aviation (this aside).
Would I need an airside pass and DBS to become a flight instructor for a commercial school? Am I just wasting my time and trying to push into an industry that just won't accept anyone with a criminal record?
Would love to hear from anyone who has experience working with adult commercial students and whether or not this would be disqualifying.