When David Platt appeared at Weatherfield Magistrates Court following his rampage in Coronation Street earlier in the month of April 2008, David refused legal representation. Because of this unorthadox decision, the Magistrate told the court that he would re-address the case in an hour, to enable David to seek some considered advice. The unnamed Solicitor met with David and told Gail Platt and Audrey Roberts that David was still insistent on speaking for himself in the courtroom.