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Jan 22

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving - Released Under Investigation? Don't wait to be charged.

If you find yourself under investigation for a drug driving offence, you might feel uncertain about what steps to take next. The process can be daunting, especially with the potential for long delays in receiving your results. In this blog, we'll explore the options available to you during this…

Jan 21

By MAJ Law

Causing Death by Dangerous Driving: Legal Principles and Defences

The offence of causing death by dangerous driving is one of the most serious and complex charges a motorist can face under UK law. Governed by Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, this charge applies when a person’s dangerous driving results in the death of another individual. A conviction…

Jan 15

By MAJ Law

How to get off a drink driving charge

There are a number of different defences that apply to a drink driving charge. Just because you are over the drink driving limit does not mean you are guilty of drink driving. This blog aims to explore the ways in which a drink driving conviction can be avoided.

Jan 13

By Conor Johnstone

NHS Doctors charged with drink driving – What to do next

Drink, drug driving and failing to provide offences are serious criminal offences that can result in a custodial sentence. For Doctors in the medical profession, a criminal conviction can result in the loss of employment, particularly if you work within the National Health Service. A recent study…

Jan 2

By MAJ Law

Different Speeding Offence Codes

Accident offences (AC) Disqualified driver offences (BA) Careless driving offences (CD) Construction and use offences (CU) Reckless and dangerous driving offences (DD) Drink driving offences (DR) Drug driving offences (DG and DR) Insurance offences (IN) Licence offences (LC) Miscellaneous offences…

Dec 11

By MAJ Law

Drunk In Charge - Don't fall short this Christmas 

Statements from friends or family members who knew your intentions that day Evidence from yourself at court about what your intentions were If you had arranged to be picked up by someone else, a statement confirming that point from that person Records of calls to taxi companies or a booking…