Drink Driving

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…

Nov 29

By MAJ Law

Alcohol Monitoring Devices - What Are They?

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.

Nov 22

By MAJ Law

What happens if you get 12 points on your licence?

What Happens If You Get 12 Points on Your Licence? speeding (3 - 6 penalty points) using a mobile phone while driving (6 penalty points) drunk in charge (10 points) driving without due care and attention (3 - 9 points) driving without insurance (3 points)

Nov 21

By MAJ Law

Can I plead not guilty to drink driving? | M.A.J Law Solicitors

Pleading not guilty to drink driving Last month we processed 33 Defence Cost Orders (DCO). A DCO is granted by the court when we win a drink driving case, whether or not is goes to trial. A DCO allows us to recover some of the legal fees paid by our clients - meaning we can give them some money…

Oct 18

By Conor Johnstone

Three Ways to Avoid a Drink Driving Ban | Free Legal Advice

Video Transcript The purpose of this video is to discuss the three most common ways to avoid a drink driving disqualification. If you have been charged with drink driving, it is a very serious offence, it is a criminal conviction, and it is always in your interests to consider the options open to…