Yes ragman. Ironically my brother is one of very few Expert Witnesses in a highly specialised field and appears in Court at least monthly. This was the work he needed to protect. The trouble is, these days in Britain one is strongly encouraged (by police, government and lawyers) to plead guilty to minor criminal charges because it's simpler and cheaper that way, and clogs up the courts less. No matter whether you actually did it or not. You try to go against that and you really have a struggle on your hands.