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Oct 14

By MAJ Law

What is failing to provide - will I go to prison?

Failure to provide a specimen for analysis is a separate offence contained within the same legislation as drink and drug driving offences. The purpose, broadly, of the failing to provide offence is twofold; firstly, it exists to prevent people who are suspected of drug driving from deciding not to…

Oct 10

By MAJ Law

I’ve been caught drink driving – can I still drive?

This is one of the most common questions that we are asked during an initial enquiry. Set the scene, you’ve been charged with drink driving over the weekend – its now Monday and you need to know whether you can drive yourself to work. Can you still drive when charged with drink driving – what does…

Sep 30

By MAJ Law

Northern Pupillage Fair 2024

On Saturday 28th September, we were lucky enough to be invited to the Northern Pupillage 2024 Speed Mooting Event, sponsored by BPP.  This extremely successful legal event was held locally at The Liner Hotel in Liverpool, with aspiring lawyers travelling from all over the UK to attend. There were a

Sep 9

By MAJ Law

Aug 12

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving Success

In 2015,  Section 5A was introduced to the road traffic act, making it an offence to drive a vehicle on a road or public place whilst over a prescribed limit for drugs. Unlike drink driving offences, it’s difficult – if not impossible – to work out what the new drug driving limits actually…

Aug 1

By MAJ Law

How will the cost of my car insurance change after a drink driving ban?

In charge of a vehicle while above the limit or unfit through drink: possible 3-month imprisonment, up to £2,500 fine, and a possible ban. Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal limit: possible 6-month imprisonment, unlimited fine, driving ban for at least 1 year (3 years if convicted…