Drink Driving Solicitors Sheffield

Drink Driving Solicitors Sheffield

Sheffield Magistrates' Court Solicitors 

Drink driving is a serious motoring offence that can result in immediate custody. Despite this, it is one of the most common motoring offences committed on roads in Sheffield. Drink and drug driving is an all-year-round problem on Sheffield's roads - and, everyday, officers stop drivers who are behind the wheel in an unfit state.

South Yorkshire Police take a no nonsense, zero-tolerance approach to these offences. In one recent article, Sheffield Constabulary warned there was "no safe limit" when driving a vehicle. It is for this reason that M.A.J Law regularly defend drink driving cases in and around South Yorkshire. M.A.J Law has first hand experience of Sheffield Magistrates' Court. We have represented clients in this part of the country for over 10 years. 

Drink Driving Sentence - Types

If you commit a drink driving offence, you could be sentenced to one of the following:

• A fine of up to £5000
• Driving ban
• Your driving licence being taken off you and penalty points
• A prison sentence

Drink driving penalties depend on whether:

• You have previous motoring convictions
• Your sample was three or more times the legal limit
• You caused a collision
• There is evidence of dangerous driving
• Passengers were in the vehicle
• If you have caused injury

For road traffic offences, the only way to avoid a ban is by winning the case. But not to worry, MAJ Law are experts in what we do and can provide you with a legal team who can assess paperwork and the police procedure tochallenge the accuracy of the evidence against you.

How to get off a drink driving charge

There are four common ways to win a drink driving case;

1. Police procedure 
2. Reliability of the result
3. Prosecution disclosure
4. Witness attendance 

The expert drink driving offence solicitors here at MAJ Law are ready to provide free initial advice for your case. Find out more about driving defences and loopholes.

Where is Sheffield Magistrates' Court?

Address: Castle St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S3 8LU

Sheffield Magistrates' Court contact details;

Email address: syshef.mcresulting@justice.gov.uk

Phone: 0114 276 0760

Court Facilities

• There is disabled access at this court and assistance dogs are welcome
• Private interview rooms 
• Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor

South Yorkshire Police

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. We would be pleased to discuss the individual police station that you were taken to and any concerns you might have. 

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

• Sheffield Police Station
• Ecclesfield Police Station
• Moss Way Police Station
• Doncaster Police Station
• Barnsley Police Station
• Rotherham Police Station

When in custody, it's important to talk to your drink driving solicitor in Sheffield about the evidential procedures. Our team can explain the allegation in full and your chance of defence. Take a look at our case studies for examples of our past cases.

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

Who is M.A.J Law?

If you have been suspected or convicted of drink driving, it's important to go to specialist motoring offence solicitors like us here at MAJ Law.

Day in, day out, we represent clients charged with a range of motoring offences - from failing to provide, to careless driving - we are able to win cases based on technical points of procedure. With our knowledge on the motoring law, you can be confident we will assess every piece of paperwork and procedural action. 

We don't just provide legal representation and defend drivers, our drink driving solicitors will provide support throughout the case to keep worry to a minimum.

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