If you're accused of a driving offence, you will want to know what the likely penalties are. Unless you are offered a driver awareness course, you are almost certainly facing a fine at the very least. Usually, it is the penalty points or potential driving...
If the police suspect you have committed a driving offence, they have the power to arrest you, but only in certain circumstances. What offences can I be arrested for? All offences are potentially arrestable offences. This includes driving offences, regardless of their...
The 6-month time limit for driving offences I am often asked: "How long do the police have to prosecute me for a driving offence?" Most people know that certain offences have a 6-month time limit, but don't fully understand how it works. Unfortunately, the rule does...
Driving offences are dealt with in the criminal courts. There are two types of criminal courts that deal with these cases in the first instance. Magistrates' Courts Crown Courts All offences begin in this court, no matter how serious they are.The...
Victim Surcharge Increase If you go to court for a minor driving offence and are convicted, it is likely you will have to pay a financial penalty. The total penalty can be broken down into three elements: Fine - a punishment for the offence itself. This figure is...
Pragma Law represented a driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The prosecution alleged that he drove at twice the speed limit in appalling weather conditions, lost control of his vehicle and caused the death of his partner. As with all accidents...
You are not required to have a solicitor for court. You can represent yourself if you choose to. So why should you consider getting a lawyer? Driving lawyers help you understand your case We help you understand the law and any charges you are facing. It is...
A driver who had been disqualified for 6 months in the magistrates' court after a second 'totting up' offence instructed us to help with an appeal. He had already successfully argued exceptional hardship around 18 months ago, but had since committed a further driving...
We represented a driver who already had six points on their licence. He faced two further charges of failing to provide driver details. Each offence carries six penalty points or a discretionary disqualification. The court will usually impose penalty points where a...