Drink Driving

May 1

By MAJ Law

Can drink driving charges be dropped?

How to get drink driving charges dropped Drink driving charges can be dropped for a multitude of reasons. If the police fail to comply with statutory procedures and Codes of Practice during your arrest you may have a defence. Similarly, if the CPS fail to comply with its disclosure duties or…

Apr 8

By MAJ Law

First Time Caught Drink Driving | Here's What To Do

Caught Drink Driving For The First Time. What happens when you get charged with drink driving? You will be sent to the Magistrates' Court and asked to enter a plea. If you plead guilty you will be banned. If you plead not guilty you can defend the case and try to avoid a driving ban. Call free today

Mar 26

By Conor Johnstone

The Best Drink Driving Defences in 2024

What are the most commonly used defences in drink driving cases? Conor Johnstone is a solicitor who specialises in defending motoring offences, in particular, drink and drug driving allegations. He regularly attends court to represent clients and has first-hand knowledge of most courts across…

Dec 22

By Conor Johnstone

Drink Driving this Christmas – Don’t fall short

How long until I can drive? – ‘Sleeping it off’ this Christmas The chart below is not intended to help you work out how much you can ‘get away’ with drinking before driving. It is intended simply to give you some understanding of alcohol elimination rates and timings of alcohol absorption. You may…

Aug 7

By MAJ Law

When was drink driving made illegal?

1872 The law has always been recognised that alcohol plays a part in creating unpredictable behaviour. In 1872, the law made it an offence to be 'drunk' whilst in charge of horses, carriages, cattle and steam engines. Someone convicted of this offence in the 19th century would normally receive a…

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…