We’re a trusted team of expert criminal defence lawyers for motoring offences with a proven track record in defending drink driving cases in Wandsworth.
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We have been representing clients for more than 10 years, and we boast a team of specialist drink driving solicitors with unrivalled experience in defending drink driving cases in London. Our team of solicitors have first-hand knowledge of the drink driving law and experience 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 have been recently charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, you’ll have been handed a court hearing at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court. To give yourself the best chance possible of succeeding against your charges, you’ll require the assistance of professional drink driving solicitors.
Having defended hundreds of clients in London, we understand the complex legalities of UK road traffic law. This means we can give you the best chance possible of avoiding a driving ban and possibly even see your case dismissed.
We defend drink driving cases where the accused individual has measured over the legal limit for breath, blood or urine, and for those who failed to provide a specimen at the police station.
Yes. As it’s so dangerous driving while under the influence of alcohol, a guilty charge carries several different types of punishments, including a driving ban.
All drink driving offences in the UK carry a mandatory driving ban, lasting from 12 months to upwards of 3 years, depending on the severity of your case.
The outcome of a drink driving offence can also lead to fines, community service and even a prison sentence. The level of punishment depends on the severity of the offence, for example, how much alcohol was in your system, any previous convictions and if you’ve been charged with multiple offences.
Even in a complicated case, we can help prevent you from losing your driving licence, but there must be serious mitigating circumstances.
Drink driving offences do not just impact you in a legal sense; they can impact your personal and professional life too.
As well as a criminal conviction, you can also experience other issues, such as:
While you don’t need drink driving solicitors, we believe you should have them.
You’re welcome to defend yourself at your court hearing, but drink driving solicitors like us at M.A.J. Law understand the UK drink driving law and its complexities. For this reason, it’s best to put your trust in a legal professional.
If you’re apprehensive, just get in touch with our team and we’ll look through your case for free. We’ll provide advice based on your situation and can then move forward.
Remember that we’ve helped lots of people in the same position as you avoid prosecution or receive lesser charges – and that’s what a drink driving solicitor can do for you.
We will look through every detail of your case, no matter how small. We’ll investigate the entire process you’ve been through, from the moment you were pulled over in your vehicle to when you were charged. We’ll also check how the tests were conducted and how your results were handled.
We’ll be with you through every moment in court and can confidently argue motions and present all your evidence.
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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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