Drink Driving
You’ve been charged with drink driving and been given a court date. What should you do now? Don’t panic. Yes, this is a difficult and… Read More »Drink Driving
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The New Mobile Phone Law
From when is the new law in force? The new law applies from 25.3.22. Offences committed prior to this date will be prosecuted according to… Read More »The New Mobile Phone Law
Penalty Points Disqualifications – Exceptional Hardship
Introduction This is one sanction that is feared by a large proportion of motorists. It comes into play whenever a motorist has 12 or more… Read More »Penalty Points Disqualifications – Exceptional Hardship
Drink Driving – Guilty Pleas
Introduction Motorists often ask how much can one drink without exceeding the legal limit. The answer varies from person to person partly in accordance with… Read More »Drink Driving – Guilty Pleas
Speeding Offences – How to save your Driving Licence
How should you plead? You’re accused of speeding at well above the limit. You’ve the choice to admit or deny the allegation. If you’re going… Read More »Speeding Offences – How to save your Driving Licence
The 3 worst reasons for pleading ‘Not Guilty’?
We constantly receive enquiries from people who have already pleaded, or intend to plead, ‘Not Guilty’. Not infrequently a short discussion reveals that callers would… Read More »The 3 worst reasons for pleading ‘Not Guilty’?
You are facing a Motoring Offence? Should you engage a lawyer and, if so, should it be a solicitor or a barrister?
Introduction If the matter you face can be dealt with by the endorsement of penalty points and a fine without the need for you to… Read More »You are facing a Motoring Offence? Should you engage a lawyer and, if so, should it be a solicitor or a barrister?
New Drivers: How to avoid revocation of Driving Licence
The New Drivers’ Law New Drivers are obliged to serve a period of probation which lasts 2 years from the time they pass their tests.… Read More »New Drivers: How to avoid revocation of Driving Licence
Speeding Summons – Kent Magistrates’ Courts
I have been caught speeding. What can I expect? Suppose you have been caught red-handed at the wheel of a speeding car by the police… Read More »Speeding Summons – Kent Magistrates’ Courts
Motoring Offence Prosecutions: The 5 Worst Mistakes You Can Make
An official looking Notice has arrived in the post. You are really busy and the allegation looks to be relatively insignificant. You decide to deal… Read More »Motoring Offence Prosecutions: The 5 Worst Mistakes You Can Make
Drink Driving – Guilty or Not Guilty?
You have been accused of drink driving. What should you do next? The unthinkable has happened; you consider yourself a law-abiding soul but, for one… Read More »Drink Driving – Guilty or Not Guilty?
Top Tips to obtain a better outcome if facing a motoring offence
Understand the Charge Many drivers don’t take enough care to understand the charge. For example, motorists often confuse Drink Driving with Drunk in Charge. The… Read More »Top Tips to obtain a better outcome if facing a motoring offence
New Driver – Speeding at close to double the speed limit
The Problem Faye had been caught speeding at 94mph in a 50 mph limit. She expected to be disqualified from driving but wanted the period… Read More »New Driver – Speeding at close to double the speed limit
You have received a Single Justice Procedural Notice (SJPN)
What should you do next? A surprisingly large number of people put their heads in the sand hoping it will all go away. If you… Read More »You have received a Single Justice Procedural Notice (SJPN)
Driving Offence Solicitors – Kent
How should you choose the driving offence solicitor to represent you? You have just found out that you are being prosecuted for a motoring offence.… Read More »Driving Offence Solicitors – Kent
Driving without Insurance – Defences and Mitigation Discussed
The Law in Practice Driving without insurance is a strict liability offence. This means that one can commit the offence by oversight ie without actually… Read More »Driving without Insurance – Defences and Mitigation Discussed
Drink Driving Offences
Should you Admit or Deny the offence? You are being investigated by the police for drink driving. You face loss of driving licence and with… Read More »Drink Driving Offences
Are you facing a voluntary Police Interview for a motoring offence?
If you are being investigated for a motoring offence, anything from a drink drive related allegation to one of failing to stop after an accident,… Read More »Are you facing a voluntary Police Interview for a motoring offence?
Is it an Offence to use a Mobile Phone whilst driving?
This article sets out what you can and cannot do with a mobile phone when you are driving. Did you know that you can take pictures or film without committing this specific offence?
All you need to know about Penalty Points Disqualifications
All you need to know about Penalty Points Disqualifications and how they can be avoided.
Motoring Offence Solicitors Kent – What you must Know
Everything you must know before you choose the solicitors’ firm to represent you.
Have you received a Single Justice Procedural Notice?
This deals with the most important things you must know before you complete the Notice.
Are you at Risk of Losing your Driving Licence?
It is a troubling thought that prosecution for a single motoring offence can result in disqualification from driving. Even something as simple as a first… Read More »Are you at Risk of Losing your Driving Licence?
Have you received a Single Justice Procedural Notice for Speeding?
This article explains how you can fill out the Notice if you have been accused of speeding.
How Should I Respond to A Notice of Intended Prosecution?
This article explains the pitfalls you face when completing such a Notice.