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Nov 21

By MAJ Law

Can I plead not guilty to drink driving? | M.A.J Law Solicitors

Pleading not guilty to drink driving Last month we processed 33 Defence Cost Orders (DCO). A DCO is granted by the court when we win a drink driving case, whether or not is goes to trial. A DCO allows us to recover some of the legal fees paid by our clients - meaning we can give them some money…

Nov 15

By MAJ Law

Nov 9

By MAJ Law

Is careless driving a criminal offence?

When you think of careless driving, you would often think of a situation where someone has been involved in a road traffic collision. This is not always the case. Other examples of careless driving or driving without due care and attention might include:

Oct 20

By MAJ Law

Post-driving consumption of drugs

In March 2015, section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 was introduced. This legislation introduced specified legal limits for illegal, controlled and prescribed drugs. The legal limits in place at the time of writing are as follows: The legal limits in place are extremely low. The police are only…

Oct 18

By Conor Johnstone

Three Ways to Avoid a Drink Driving Ban | Free Legal Advice

Video Transcript The purpose of this video is to discuss the three most common ways to avoid a drink driving disqualification. If you have been charged with drink driving, it is a very serious offence, it is a criminal conviction, and it is always in your interests to consider the options open to…

Oct 16

By Conor Johnstone

Second Drink Driving Offence Solicitors | MAJ Law

Your second drink driving offence If you face being convicted of a second drink driving offence, you need to act fast. M.A.J. Law can explain your options and support you through the next steps. The earlier we can intervene, the sooner we can make a difference.