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Jan 11

By MAJ Law

Do you get a criminal record for drink driving? | M.A.J Law Solicitors

By Conor Johnstone, Solicitor at M.A.J Law Ltd. As a specialist solicitor, I spend a lot of time defending and challenging drink driving cases, both in and out of court. I'm often asked if drink driving is a criminal conviction, and therefore a criminal record. To find out more, call us directly.

Dec 29

By Conor Johnstone

What happens in court for drink driving

What happens in court for drink driving. Attending court for drink driving can be a worrying experience. The courts are designed to feel intimidating - and can be, particularly for those who have never been to court before.

Oct 28

By MAJ Law

Apr 20

By Conor Johnstone

Drug Driving - Your Options (video)

Marcus Johnstone is the solicitor in charge of M.A.J Law. He specialises in defending criminal motoring offences. Most of Marcus' time is spent challenging drug driving cases in Magistrates' Court across the country. 

Feb 20

By Conor Johnstone

Drug Driving Defences & Loopholes | Free Legal Advice

The importance of challenging forensic evidence in drug driving cases In 2015, a new offence was created making it unlawful to drive whilst over a specified drug limit. One of the most important pieces of evidence in any drug driving case is the Streamlined Forensic Toxicology Report, also known as…

Jul 6

By Conor Johnstone

Drink & Drug Driving Trials in the Magistrates’ Court – M.A.J. Law

Drink driving, drug driving and failing to provide a specimen are all known as ‘summary only offences’. This means that they can only be tried in the Magistrates’ Court. A Magistrates’ Court will consist of 3 lay Magistrates, or a District Judge sitting alone. There are no gowns, wigs or juries in…