Drug Driving

Aug 12

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving Success

In 2015,  Section 5A was introduced to the road traffic act, making it an offence to drive a vehicle on a road or public place whilst over a prescribed limit for drugs. Unlike drink driving offences, it’s difficult – if not impossible – to work out what the new drug driving limits actually…

Jan 4

By MAJ Law

ADHD and the risks with driving – Pay Attention

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. M.A.J Law regularly represent clients who suffer with ADHD, ASD and other common conditions that affect a person’s…

Sep 26

By MAJ Law

Can I legally drive with a prescription for cannabis? | M.A.J Law

Legal medical cannabis prescriptions have been available in the UK for a range of conditions since 1st November 2018. As with other potentially impairing medications listed within the Road Traffic Act 1988, patients with a legal prescription can drive a motor vehicle as long as they follow their…

Aug 24

By MAJ Law

How to get off a drug driving charge

Defend a drug driving charge. In a recent case, M.A.J. Law successfully represented a young man charged with drug driving. It was an interesting case because the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) through so many obstacles in the defendant’s way. Our defence was also made more difficult because our…

Mar 14

By MAJ Law

Hundreds of drug driving cases to be thrown out

Over 1,700 drug driving cases have been withdrawn due to problems identified by Synlab Labaratory Services Limited. with the way in which blood samples have been tested. Synlab Laboratory Services Limited are instructed by the police in England and Wales to test forensic blood samples obtained by…

Nov 15

By MAJ Law