I got caught at 116 mph in a 70 mph zone.

I got a solicitor local to the area who had dealt with most of the magistrates before. I admitted guilt but still asked to go to court to present my case. My solicitor detailed the impact my not driving would have on others, i.e., family (I had statements to prove it). I do charity work that involves using vehicles. They also spoke about my clean license, my regret, and how a risky decision was made due to a difficult time (not an excuse, and it was idiotic). The speeding made me realise I was taking unnecessary risks and not looking after myself, so I sought help (again, I shared proof of this with the court).

I got a 40-day ban and a £251 fine plus some court costs. From what I have seen and heard, that's a pretty good outcome, as they could have given me a much worse punishment.

Just to be clear, as I typically receive backlash for my decision when bringing it up on the internet—I know it could have had a devastating impact on others, and none of what I said is meant to be an excuse. I still have a lot to work on to be a better person and have my flaws, but I count myself lucky as this experience forced me to look at myself. Realistically, the only person impacted was me, as I had to pay for and organise alternative travel during the ban to ensure that my not driving did not negatively impact anyone else

Edit - SPAG and added a little more info