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The judge said Bishop was only saved from an immediate jail term by his positive references and burgeoning IT career. He added: “For you, going to prison would have a disastrous effect. I don’t consider any public interest would be served by sending you to prison now.” Bishop, of Netherstone Grove, Four Oaks, lives just a stone’s throw from the Perrys’ house in Hill Hook Road. The court heard 72-year-old Mr Perry and his 71-year-old wife were likely to sue to recover their costs. Bishop had an allowance from his parents stopped and was banned from going on holiday with friends after the crash. The court heard he was surviving on £100-week-wages and had been ordered to carry out more chores at home.
Naomi Gilchrist, defending, said: “For a defendant who is simply not given to criminal behavior the embarrassment, shame and fear of such proceedings can not be underestimated. He has felt all three in spades. He completely accepts responsibility for his actions and is genuinely remorseful. His father, while supportive, was angry and disappointed. He no longer receives an allowance to top up his apprenticeship pay. It is a full-time position and reflects pay of around £2.30 an hour.” Ms Gilchrist said Bishop had been looking forward to the holiday with pals but had been told he could not go. “He has accepted that without question,” she said. It was also heard Bishop had apologized in person to Mr and Mrs Perry and had offered to help them in any way he could.
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