Drug Driving

Apr 24

By MAJ Law

Post-Driving Consumption: A Powerful Defence in Drug Driving Cases

Understanding Drug Driving Laws in the UK What is Post-Driving Consumption? Why This Defence Can Be So Effective How Does the Defence Work in Practice? We gather key information: Your age, weight, height, and details about the timing of drug consumption and blood sampling. A toxicologist creates a…

Feb 10

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving 10 years on. Success or Flop?

Drug driving became a criminal offence in the UK in 2015 with the introduction of new laws aimed at tackling the growing issue of impaired driving due to illegal and prescription drugs. A decade later, the impact of these laws is still a subject of debate. Have they been effective in reducing…

Feb 3

By MAJ Law

Cocaine and Benzoylecgonine (BZE) in Drug Driving Cases

Understanding Cocaine and its Metabolite: Benzoylecgonine (BZE) When addressing allegations of drug driving involving cocaine, two key compounds must be considered: cocaine itself and benzoylecgonine (BZE), its primary metabolite. The law establishes different legal limits for each of these…

Jan 28

By MAJ Law

Understanding the MGDDB Procedure in Drug Driving Cases

Drug driving offences can have serious consequences, but it’s important to remember that not every prosecution is guaranteed to result in a conviction. One crucial factor that could make or break a case is the MGDDB booklet (Manual of Guidance For Drink and Drug Driving). This is a legal document…

Jan 22

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving - Released Under Investigation? Don't wait to be charged.

If you find yourself under investigation for a drug driving offence, you might feel uncertain about what steps to take next. The process can be daunting, especially with the potential for long delays in receiving your results. In this blog, we'll explore the options available to you during this…

Sep 9

By MAJ Law