Driving Offence Solicitor
I’m Lucy Whitaker, a specialist driving offence solicitor based in Nottingham. My team and I really know our stuff when it comes to motoring offences.
I have gained recognition for my technical ability and understanding of complex areas of driving offence law.
Since 2008, I have worked exclusively as a driving offence lawyer. I set up Pragma Law in 2014 after 8 years working for another law firm. I now work only for private defendants charged with driving offences, but I have also prosecuted cases in the criminal courts in the past. I believe that having experience in both prosecuting and defending has made me a better solicitor and advocate, and I will use my knowledge to your advantage.
If you have reached 12 points on your driving licence, the court will normally disqualify you for at least six months. For many drivers, that means losing their job or affecting other people who rely on them. The key question is whether anything can be done to avoid a...
Being caught speeding can be stressful, especially if you are unsure what the paperwork means or what you need to do next. Whether you have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution, a fixed penalty notice or a Single Justice Procedure Notice, it is important to...
If you are caught driving without valid insurance, the usual starting point is a £300 fixed penalty and 6 penalty points, while cases dealt with in court can lead to 6 to 8 points, disqualification in some cases and an unlimited fine. A genuine mistake, such as an...
Causing serious injury by careless driving is a relatively new and very serious criminal offence, and many drivers are taken by surprise by just how severe the consequences can be. What feels like a split‑second mistake at the wheel can lead to a criminal...
Being accused of being drunk in charge of a vehicle is confusing and distressing, particularly if you had no intention of driving at all. At Pragma Law, we regularly defend clients in this situation and ensure the court considers all the evidence – not just the...
From 2026, courts in England and Wales must start from a very different position when deciding whether to send someone straight to prison for a short term. What Has Changed? Parliament has created a new starting point for short custodial sentences. Where a court...
Facing an allegation of careless driving can be daunting — especially when a cyclist is involved, and your licence, livelihood, and reputation are at stake. At Pragma Law, we specialise exclusively in criminal road traffic defence, providing clear advice and robust...
Electric Scooters are classed as motor vehicles for the purposes of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means that you require insurance to ride them on the road or in a public place.
The answer is 'no'. There are differences in approach and price. When choosing the best drink-driving solicitor for your court case, you should consider several factors. Success Rates There are many firms that promote their successful results on their websites, but...