Drink Driving

Dec 1

By MAJ Law

Sep 3

By MAJ Law

The Psychology of Drink Driving: Why Do People Still Risk It?

Despite decades of road safety campaigns, stricter penalties, and thousands of devastating stories in the media, drink driving is still one of the biggest causes of death and serious injury on UK roads. At M.A.J Law, we’re often asked the same question by clients, families, and even judges: “Why did

May 29

By MAJ Law

Could You Still Be Over the Limit the Morning After?

“I Slept It Off - So I’m Safe to Drive” It’s a common assumption: after a few drinks the night before, you get some sleep and wake up feeling fine, so you grab your keys and head off. But could you still be over the legal limit without realising it? The answer is yes and it happens far more often…

Apr 30

By MAJ Law

Drink Driving on Private Land: Is It Legal in the UK?

It’s a common misconception: “I’m on private property, the drink driving laws don’t apply here.” But in reality, this belief could land you in serious legal trouble. We’re often asked whether it’s legal to drive after drinking alcohol if you're on private land. The answer isn’t as simple as many…

Jan 27

By MAJ Law

Defending Common Motoring Offences | Free Advice | M.A.J Law Solicitors

Defending Common Motoring Offences Top Five defences for drink driving, drug driving, failing to provide and speeding Driving offences are some of the most commonly prosecuted crimes in England and Wales, given their impact on public safety. Below, we’ll explore four significant offences: drink…

Jan 15

By MAJ Law

How to get off a drink driving charge

There are a number of different defences that apply to a drink driving charge. Just because you are over the drink driving limit does not mean you are guilty of drink driving. This blog aims to explore the ways in which a drink driving conviction can be avoided.