Drink Driving Solicitors in Bristol

Who is M.A.J Law?

M.A.J Law are a specialist team of driving defence solicitors. We represent clients charged with all motoring offences including drink driving, drug driving, failing to provide and speeding. Many of our cases are won on technical points of procedure. 

You will no doubt be extremely worried about your first court hearing at Bristol Magistrates' Court. Our drink driving team would be pleased to discuss your options in detail. We can also confirm our fixed fee pricing structure with you.  

Drink Driving Solicitors in Bristol

What are drink driving motoring offences?

This refers to operating or being in control of a car while over the legal alcohol limit. It doesn't necessarily mean careless driving, it can simply mean sitting in the driver's seat while intoxicated and intending to drive.

Motoring law offences include:

  • Driving or attempting to drive over the legal alcohol limit
  • Being in charge of a vehicle over the limit
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol
  • Failing to provide a specimen
  • Causing death by careless driving

How can drink driving solicitors Bristol help?

Expert legal representation is the difference between speeding fines or a minimum driving ban and prison sentence for drink driving allegations.

Our legal team have years of experience defending drink and drug driving allegations, with a proven track record of successfully reducing penalties, securing acquittals, and protecting our clients’ driving licences and livelihoods by building strong defences and challenging evidence at every stage.

With full knowledge of road traffic and motoring offences, M.A.J Law can fully examine the police report and any attached documents to support your case. For a clearer insight into how we work, check out our case studies.

Clients we've represented at Bristol Magistrates' Court in 2021

2021 has been a record-breaking year for M.A.J Law, both in terms of case victories and court appearances. The team at M.A.J Law are very familiar with Bristol Magistrates' Court, having dealt with countless cases there over the years.

Where is Bristol Magistrates' Court?

 

Address: Bristol Magistrates' Court, Marlborough St, Bristol BS1 3NU

Bristol Magistrates' Court contact details;

Court Facilities

  • There is disabled access at this court and assistance dogs are welcome

  • Hearing enhancement facilities

  • Hearing loop 'T' availble at this court.

  • Lifts

  • Private interview rooms 

  • Public waiting areas

  • Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor

Bristol Magistrates' Court Parking

There is no on-site parking at Bristol Magistrates' Court. You can use the Parkopedia Website to search for parking nearby. 

Local car parks include;

  • Brunswick Square 
  • Rupert Street NCP
  • Cabot Circus

Our solicitors are often asked whether it’s sensible to drive to court. If you’re planning to plead guilty to drink driving, you should not drive to court. However, if you intend to plead not guilty, you are unlikely to face a driving ban at your first court appearance. In such cases, the hearing is usually adjourned for 3 to 6 months. If you’d like to discuss this decision further, please get in touch.

Police procedures can vary between stations. While some police stations are known for their thorough and diligent approach, others may cut corners. It’s important to remember that the police must comply with statutory provisions and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Codes of Practice when processing a drink driving suspect, including adhering to the MGDDA procedure. We’d be happy to discuss the specific police station involved in your case and address any concerns you might have.

If you are required to attend Bristol Magistrates' Court, you were probably taken to one of the following police stations;

  • Bridewell Police Station 
  • Trinity Road 
  • Southmead Police Station

Your time spent in police custody is very important. We would always advise talking to us about the evidential procedures in police custody. We will be able to explain in straightforward terms whether you have a defence to the allegation. To learn more about drink driving defences, please see our case studies.

Different police stations have slightly different ways of doing things. Some police stations are known for their thorough and diligent approach to police procedures, whilst others are known for cutting corners. Please remember that the police must comply with statutory provisions and PACE Codes of Practice when processing a drink driving suspect. This includes the MGDDA procedure. We would be pleased to discuss the individual police station that you with you and the concerns we might have. 

If you are required to attend Bristol Magistrates' Court, you were probably taken to one of the following police stations;

  • Bridewell Police Station 
  • Trinity Road 
  • Southmead Police Station

Your time spent in police custody is very important. We would always advise talking to us about the evidential procedures in police custody. We will be able to explain in straightforward terms whether you have a defence to the allegation. To learn more about drink driving defences, please see our case studies. 

Please remember that all our initial advice is free of charge.

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