Drink Driving Solicitors Sunderland
Who are 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 Sunderland 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.
Sunderland Magistrates' Court contact details;
- Address: Gillbridge Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3AP.
- Telephone: 0330 808 4407 (Magistrates' Court enquiries).
- Email: contactcrime@justice.gov.uk (Magistrates' Court enquiries).
- Court Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
- Telephone Enquiry Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, and Saturday, 8:00am – 2:00pm.
Court Facilities
- Accessibility: Step-free access, lifts to all floors and accessible courtrooms.
- Support: Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards, infrared hearing loop systems and assistance dogs are welcomed.
- Private Meeting Rooms: Private interview rooms are available for meetings with legal representatives.
- Video Links: Video conferencing and prison-to-court link facilities are available.
- Witness Support: The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support for witnesses attending court.
- Additional Facilities: Baby changing facilities and accessible toilets are available.
Clients we've represented at Sunderland Magistrates' Court in 2020
2020 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 Sunderland Magistrates' Court, having dealt with countless cases there over the years.
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 with you and the concerns we might have.
If you are required to attend Sunderland Magistrates' Court, you were probably taken to one of the following police stations;
- Southwick Police Station – the main custody suite serving Sunderland.
- Middle Engine Lane Police Station, Wallsend – a major custody suite serving North Tyneside and surrounding areas.
- Forth Banks Police Station, Newcastle upon Tyne – another principal custody suite used by Northumbria Police.
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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