Unwell Raptor
I know a bit about this as I work in a court that serves a large airport and I have seen similar cases.
The case was sent to the Crown Court because the usual starting point is about 12 months custody, which is beyond JPs' powers.
From where do you get the 12 months figure?
Finnair pilot, Manchester, Dec 2004: 6 months
Royal Brunei pilot, Isleworth (LHR), Dec 2004: 6 months
Emirates pilot, Isleworth (LHR), Dec 2006: 4 months
Thomson pilot, Coventry (Birmingham airport) Mar 2009: 6 months
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