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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…

Oct 12

By MAJ Law

Admission of Bad Character Evidence

In the UK criminal justice system, the admission of bad character evidence has long been a subject of debate and controversy. Bad character evidence refers to any information about a defendant's prior behaviour or character that is introduced in court to prove their guilt. This evidence can include…

Sep 28

By MAJ Law

Police investigation uncovers misuse of body-worn cameras

A recent BBC investigation has been described by a leading officer as 'shocking' as it uncovers more than 150 reports of camera misuse by forces across England and Wales. This is unfortunately something that occurs in a number of our cases - where clients have claimed that the police were not…

Sep 27

By MAJ Law

Tougher Laws on Speeders and Dangerous Drivers | M.A.J Law Ltd

A recent report published by the APPGCW has highlighted where they believe to be weaknesses in the justice system, in relation to road traffic offences. It is calling for a range of actions to be put in place, and other penalties to be reviewed. The APPGCW report explains:

Sep 26

By MAJ Law

Can I legally drive with a prescription for cannabis? | M.A.J Law

Legal medical cannabis prescriptions have been available in the UK for a range of conditions since 1st November 2018. As with other potentially impairing medications listed within the Road Traffic Act 1988, patients with a legal prescription can drive a motor vehicle as long as they follow their…

Aug 24

By MAJ Law

How to get off a drug driving charge

Defend a drug driving charge. In a recent case, M.A.J. Law successfully represented a young man charged with drug driving. It was an interesting case because the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) through so many obstacles in the defendant’s way. Our defence was also made more difficult because our…