Drink Driving

Jan 13

By Conor Johnstone

NHS Doctors charged with drink driving – What to do next

Drink, drug driving and failing to provide offences are serious criminal offences that can result in a custodial sentence. For Doctors in the medical profession, a criminal conviction can result in the loss of employment, particularly if you work within the National Health Service. A recent study…

Dec 11

By MAJ Law

Drunk In Charge - Don't fall short this Christmas 

Statements from friends or family members who knew your intentions that day Evidence from yourself at court about what your intentions were If you had arranged to be picked up by someone else, a statement confirming that point from that person Records of calls to taxi companies or a booking…

Nov 22

By MAJ Law

Oct 14

By MAJ Law

What is failing to provide - will I go to prison?

Failure to provide a specimen for analysis is a separate offence contained within the same legislation as drink and drug driving offences. The purpose, broadly, of the failing to provide offence is twofold; firstly, it exists to prevent people who are suspected of drug driving from deciding not to…

Oct 10

By MAJ Law

I’ve been caught drink driving – can I still drive?

This is one of the most common questions that we are asked during an initial enquiry. Set the scene, you’ve been charged with drink driving over the weekend – its now Monday and you need to know whether you can drive yourself to work. Can you still drive when charged with drink driving – what does…

Aug 1

By MAJ Law

How will the cost of my car insurance change after a drink driving ban?

In charge of a vehicle while above the limit or unfit through drink: possible 3-month imprisonment, up to £2,500 fine, and a possible ban. Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal limit: possible 6-month imprisonment, unlimited fine, driving ban for at least 1 year (3 years if convicted…