We’re a trusted team of expert drink driving solicitors with a proven track record in defending drink driving offences in Lambeth.
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Established over 10 years ago, M.A.J. Law boasts a team of specialist motoring offence solicitors with unrivalled experience in defending drink driving cases in London. Our team of solicitors have first-hand knowledge of the UK drink driving law and of Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, so we know what to expect when defending our clients, giving them the best possible chance of avoiding a driving ban.
If you’ve recently been arrested and charged with drink driving offences, you’ll require the services of experienced and knowledgeable drink driving solicitors.
Controlling a motor vehicle whilst over the drink driving limit is a criminal offence and can lead to penalty points, a driving ban and potentially even a prison sentence.
We have represented hundreds of people in court, so we understand the complex legalities of the UK Road Traffic Act. We defend drink driving cases where the accused person has measured over the legal limit for breath, urine or blood, and for those failing to provide a specimen when requested by a police officer.
You’ll likely be stressed and anxious about your court hearing, but try not to worry, because you’ll have our experts by your side.
Drink driving is a serious offence and warrants punishment. However, whatever your charge, you’re entitled to legal representation, and we’re here to offer our support.
Our highly qualified drink driving solicitors in Lambeth are keen to discuss your situation and figure out if we can help you receive a not guilty verdict and keep your driving licence.
Before we look into your case, it’s important to know that you can win in the Magistrates’ Court even if you were over the legal limit.
This is because several technical defences can apply to drink driving cases. This can be related to your roadside arrest, the prosecution disclosure or the procedure the arresting police officer followed during and after your arrest.
If any mistakes were made, we’ll give you the best chance possible of avoiding a drink driving conviction – even if you were caught drink driving.
We can also negotiate lower charges with the Criminal Prosecution Service (CPS) when appropriate. We often secure ‘plea deals’ in which you can plead guilty but avoid a driving ban.
However, we cannot promise anything when it comes to road traffic offences. One thing we can guarantee is giving you our all to defend you in court.
It is incredibly dangerous driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, and you can expect varying types of punishments if found guilty.
All drink driving offences in the UK carry a mandatory driving ban, ranging from 12 months to upwards of three years, depending on the severity of your drink driving charges.
If you receive a guilty verdict for a drink driving conviction, you’ll also receive a fine and possible community service or even a prison sentence. A prison sentence can be handed out depending on how intoxicated you were, any previous convictions and if you’re being charged with multiple offences.
In some cases, however, we can prevent you from losing your driving licence, but there must be serious extenuating circumstances.
As drink driving is a serious driving offence, a conviction can have lasting effects on your life.
On top of a criminal conviction, you can also experience other issues, such as:
While it’s not required to have legal representation, we highly recommend you consider hiring drink driving solicitors to defend you in court.
You should ensure you have the best defence possible at your court hearing, especially as drink driving solicitors know the legal complexities of the law.
Our specialist drink driving solicitors know the different loopholes that can be used in your defence.
Of course, you’re welcome to defend yourself, but you’re more likely to keep your driving licence when opting for professional help from the motoring law solicitors at M.A.J. Law.
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Don’t panic! We will prepare your case for court, obtain the evidence and explain your options in detail. You may have a defence without realising and could be found not-guilty.
Not always. This offence can carry 10 penalty points. We may even be able to defend the charge if you were not going to drive whilst over the legal limit. Please get in touch and we’ll explain the process.
Failing to provide is often treated more seriously than drink driving and can carry an immediate custodial sentence. It’s important to understand the reason why you failed and whether this is a defence.
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