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Jul 24

By MAJ Law

Is it illegal to sleep in my car when over the drink drive limit?

It's the early hours of the morning, all of your friends have gone home early. The night out has well and truly ended. Your pre-booked taxi hasn't turned up and you have no other option but to sleep in your car. The police are called by a concerned member of the public and they find you asleep in…

Jul 6

By MAJ Law

Longer prison sentences for driving offences

The Sentencing Council published new guidelines on the 15th June 2023 for driving offences. These guidelines took effect from the 1st July 2023. The guidance published reflects concerns from the general public regarding this specific type of offending. The courts have now been provided greater and…

Jun 5

By MAJ Law

Is it Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving?

Mobile Phone Law Change In March 2022, the law regarding mobile phone offences was updated. The update outlined that any use of a mobile phone whilst driving (handling, moving or touching a phone) is considered a moving traffic offence! Many motorists who are sat stationary in traffic may decide to…

May 19

By MAJ Law

How to contest your speeding ticket

Challenge your speeding fine The first thing to consider if you are challenging an allegation is whether you require specialist representation. At MAJ Law, we are the UK's leading firm in motoring defence. Many people faced with an allegation will often instruct the services of a general criminal…

May 11

By MAJ Law

Does Drink Driving show up on a DBS Check?

Is drink driving a criminal offence? Yes. Although drink driving is a motoring offence, it is also a recordable offence. A recordable offence is a criminal offence that a person can be sent to prison for. If you plead guilty or you are convicted of a drink driving offence, you are instantly given a…

Apr 26

By MAJ Law

Denied a solicitor: Is it a defence to drink driving?

The Right to Legal Representation UK If you are arrested for drink driving and taken to the police station, you have the right to legal representation under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). Under Section 58 PACE 1984, a suspect has the right to a solicitor at any time. A solicitor…