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Apr 26

By MAJ Law

Denied a solicitor: Is it a defence to drink driving?

The Right to Legal Representation UK If you are arrested for drink driving and taken to the police station, you have the right to legal representation under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). Under Section 58 PACE 1984, a suspect has the right to a solicitor at any time. A solicitor…

Apr 6

By MAJ Law

Drink Driving on Private Land | Free Legal advice | M.A.J Law Solicitors

We defend a number of different allegations that involve motor vehicles being used on private land. This could include, supermarket car parks, private roads, gated communities, farms and holiday parks. The Law In order for a motoring offence to be committed, it would normally have to happen on a…

Mar 14

By MAJ Law

Hundreds of drug driving cases to be thrown out

Over 1,700 drug driving cases have been withdrawn due to problems identified by Synlab Labaratory Services Limited. with the way in which blood samples have been tested. Synlab Laboratory Services Limited are instructed by the police in England and Wales to test forensic blood samples obtained by…

Feb 6

By MAJ Law

Will you get banned for driving over 100mph? | Free Legal Advice

Will you get banned for driving over 100mph? Unfortunately the answer is usually yes. According to the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines, a person travelling in excess of 100mph is automatically at risk of a driving ban. You will also be sent to court for the magistrates to decide how long to

Jan 25

By MAJ Law

Dangerous Driving vs Careless Driving: What's The Difference?

Dangerous Driving Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 makes it an offence for a person to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place. The wording of the offence appears straightforward. However, a persons driving must fall far below what would be expected…

Dec 14

By MAJ Law

What is a Totting Up Disqualification and How Does It Work?

In order to 'tott up', a driver must accrue 12 or more penalty points on their driving licence within a three-year period. Of course, this is easily done. If this should happen, you will be asked to attend the Magistrates' Court so they can consider disqualifying you from driving.