Driving Without Insurance Penalty: Can a Genuine Mistake Still Get You Points?
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...
Drunk in Charge Case Dismissed: The Role of Mental Health
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...
Successful Cyclist Collision Defence
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...
The UK Rules on Electric Scooters
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.
Are All Drink Driving Solicitors the Same?
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...
Driving Without Insurance – When the System Gets It Wrong
Being accused of driving without insurance is stressful enough. But what if the accusation is based on a mistake—by your insurer, the police, or even the court? That’s exactly what happened to one of our clients. And thanks to our intervention, he avoided a...
Conviction for Failing to Provide a Specimen for Analysis Overturned
Pragma Law helped a driver already convicted of failing to provide a specimen for analysis successfully challenge the conviction. Our client had previously received a 12-month driving disqualification following his conviction. He attended court without a solicitor and...
Police Misinterpret Car Insurance Policy Wording
A driver charged with using a vehicle without insurance sought our expert assistance. He would receive at least 6 points and a fine if convicted of the offence. Due to the number of points already on his licence, he would face a minimum 6-month disqualification as a...
Not Guilty of Drink Driving in a Car Park
A client was accused of drink-driving in a car park, driving without an MOT, and driving with a bald tyre. He had been arrested, and two police officers impounded his vehicle. He came to us for help with his case. We took his detailed instructions and obtained the...
Faulty Speed Sign in Nottinghamshire
We were recently approached to provide legal advice in a speeding case involving our client, who was accused of driving at 53 mph in a 30 mph zone. This incident occurred on the B683 in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire. Our client received a Single Justice Notice from...
Second Exceptional Hardship Argument Avoids Driving Ban
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 to the Crown Court. He had already successfully argued exceptional hardship around 18 months ago, but had since committed...
Motorist who did not intend to drive found not guilty
A motorist, Mr X, was charged with being drunk in charge of his vehicle. He had no intention of driving the vehicle. The Facts Mr X was found asleep in his vehicle and was initially accused of drink driving following a report from a member of the public. It had been...
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Absolutely delighted by my representation - David (Swingler) was extremely calming and reassuring during … More a very stressful couple of hours. His coaching and guidance was exceptional (coming from someone who coaches for a living). Fantastic all round (of course it helped that the outcome was as desired) !!! - Lucy was very supportive throughout the court process, obtaining the best possible outcome for me. Her … More communication was excellent and I would highly recommend.
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