A Slough man has been handed a suspended custodial sentence after an incident in which he failed to stop for police and was later found driving without the required documents and in possession of a controlled drug.
Court sentencing and immediate consequences
On 19 February this year, officers from Thames Valley Police signalled for a vehicle to stop but report that the driver overtook a marked police car at speed and did not comply. The man was eventually brought to a halt after officers pursued and caught up with the vehicle.
- Defendant: Oltjan Mici, aged 26, of Tuns Lane, Slough.
- Offences: failing to stop for police; driving without a valid licence or insurance; failing to co-operate with roadside preliminary tests; possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).
Mici pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to a term of imprisonment which will not be activated immediately. The custodial term was 48 weeks, suspended for two years. As part of the sentence, the court also imposed community and financial penalties.
| Penalty | Details |
|---|---|
| Custodial sentence | 48 weeks, suspended for 2 years |
| Unpaid work | 200 hours |
| Driving disqualification | 2 years; must pass an Extended Driving Test before licence can be renewed |
| Court costs | £837 |
Police comment and public safety context
"Those who choose to ignore the law and put other road users at risk can expect to be brought before the courts."
The sentence and the police statement underline a continued focus by Thames Valley Roads Policing on stopping dangerous driving and prosecuting breaches. The requirement to pass an Extended Driving Test before regaining a licence is a further safeguard the court imposed to reduce the risk of reoffending.
Local implications
For Slough residents, the case highlights several practical points: drivers must carry and be able to produce valid licences and insurance; refusal to stop for police or to submit to roadside checks can result in significant criminal penalties; and possession of drugs while driving attracts serious consequences beyond the drug offence itself.
The additional order for substantial unpaid work and the financial penalty also reflect the court’s attempt to combine punishment with community restitution and to deter similar behaviour on local roads.
