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Mar 26

By Conor Johnstone

The Best Drink Driving Defences in 2024

What are the most commonly used defences in drink driving cases? Conor Johnstone is a solicitor who specialises in defending motoring offences, in particular, drink and drug driving allegations. He regularly attends court to represent clients and has first-hand knowledge of most courts across…

Feb 27

By MAJ Law

Section 4 Road Traffic Act Explained (Driving whilst unfit)

Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, 1988 - What is it? What kind of sentence can the court impose? And what common defences can be raised? What is Section 4? The main difference between Section 4 (driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs), Section 5 (drink driving) and Section 5A (drug driving) is

Jan 22

By Conor Johnstone

Can you go to prison for Drink Driving?

Will you go to jail for drink driving? Prison is every person's worst nightmare. If you've been charged with drink driving you may be wondering if the chance of prison is realistic. This blog aims to answer some of the most common questions about drink driving prison sentences.

Jan 22

By MAJ Law

Get It Off Your Chest - Charity Bench Press 2024

On Saturday 20th January, M.A.J attended the 'Get If off Your Chest' charity bench press event. The event was held at 'Northern Strength' gym in Warrington in aid of men's mental health and fitness. In total £1500 was raised. All proceeds went towards the Warrington Wolves Foundation support groups…

Jan 4

By MAJ Law

ADHD and the risks with driving – Pay Attention

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. M.A.J Law regularly represent clients who suffer with ADHD, ASD and other common conditions that affect a person’s…

Dec 22

By Conor Johnstone

Drink Driving this Christmas – Don’t fall short

How long until I can drive? – ‘Sleeping it off’ this Christmas The chart below is not intended to help you work out how much you can ‘get away’ with drinking before driving. It is intended simply to give you some understanding of alcohol elimination rates and timings of alcohol absorption. You may…