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Apr 29

By MAJ Law

Section 2 Road Traffic Act - Dangerous Driving Defences

Dangerous driving is undoubtedly one of the most serious road offences to be committed, carrying a wide offence range from an obligatory 12 month driving ban and a low level community order, to a potential custodial sentence. If your standard of driving is so poor that you caused a death as a result

Apr 18

By MAJ Law

Prison Sentences for Death By Dangerous Driving

Death by Dangerous Driving Solicitors Frequently asked questions about 'death-by' offences. What happens if you're charged with causing death by dangerous driving? You're involved in a serious collision. The police are the lead agency for collision investigation and have the primary duty to…

Apr 10

By MAJ Law

Causing Death By Dangerous Driving

The average life sentence in 2024 was 16.5 years. Those released from prison after serving a 'life' sentence will spend the rest of their lives on licence (also known as 'parole' or 'probation'). Whilst on licence, you’re still serving your sentence, but you may be asked to do work that is unpaid,…

Apr 8

By MAJ Law

First Time Caught Drink Driving | Here's What To Do

Caught Drink Driving For The First Time. What happens when you get charged with drink driving? You will be sent to the Magistrates' Court and asked to enter a plea. If you plead guilty you will be banned. If you plead not guilty you can defend the case and try to avoid a driving ban. Call free today

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