We're a trusted team of solicitors who specialise in drink driving motoring offences, and we have a proven track record in defending cases within Southwark.
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At M.A.J. Law, we have supported UK drivers with drink driving offences for more than 10 years. We boast a team of specialist road traffic solicitors with unparalleled experience.
Our team of solicitors has first-hand knowledge of motoring law in London, so we know what to expect when defending our clients in drink driving offences.
If you have been arrested and charged with drink driving in Southwark, we can help you.
At M.A.J. Law, we believe we’re the best drink driving solicitors in London, and our specialist legal team of motoring offence solicitors have handled hundreds of cases in the capital. As a result, we have the expertise to give you the best chance of keeping your driving licence.
Drink driving is one of the most serious driving offences you can commit, but our team is here to support you in court.
We defend drink driving allegations where the accused has measured over the legal limit for breath, urine or blood, and those who failed to provide a specimen at the police station.
While your appearance at the Magistrates’ court will cause you some level of stress, you can put your trust in our road traffic lawyers to give you the best possible outcome.
The UK mandatory sentence for being found guilty of drink driving is a disqualification from driving, which may last between one and three years. However, depending on the severity of the case and the level of dangerous driving, this can be extended for longer periods.
Depending on the level of the drink driving offence, you will usually receive a financial penalty, community service, or even a prison sentence.
You may serve time in prison if:
A drink driving guilty verdict can also impact your personal circumstances. You’re likely to experience several other issues, including:
If you want to give yourself the best possible chance of receiving a not guilty verdict or lesser charges, then yes, you need professional drink driving solicitors.
At our law firm, our team of solicitors has handled hundreds of motoring offence cases like yours, so we understand the legal complexities of the drink driving law in the UK.
We also know the different types of loopholes we could use to your advantage.
Of course, you’re welcome to defend yourself in court, but you’re likely to lose. With M.A.J. Law, you’re at least giving yourself a chance of a more favourable outcome.
As your drink driving solicitors in Southwark, we’ll examine every minute detail of your case.
From the moment you were pulled over to the way your roadside test was handled and how the police conducted themselves, everything will be looked into.
If we find that the police failed in any of their processes, you can escape punishment from the Magistrates’ court.
In terms of your day in court, we will present your case to the judge with the best defence we can. We boast exceptional experience in the courtroom, so we can confidently argue motions and navigate the legal procedures on your behalf.
Just put your trust in M.A.J. Law to give you the strongest chance of receiving a not guilty verdict.
As a courtesy, we’ve included the need-to-know information about Southwark Magistrates’ Court, where drink driving offences in the Southwark area are heard.
You can find the address in the section below, or get in touch through the following contact details:
1 English Grounds
London
SE1 2HU
Email: southwarkcrowncourt@justice.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7522 7200
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Note: We would advise you to speak to a solicitor before contacting the court or CPS. It is in your interests to understand all your options before stepping into court.
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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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