Conor Johnstone

Conor is a specialist motoring defence solicitor. He is known for his extensive knowledge of drink & drug driving cases.

Conor has written 26 posts

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…

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.

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 18

By Conor Johnstone

Three Ways to Avoid a Drink Driving Ban | Free Legal Advice

Video Transcript The purpose of this video is to discuss the three most common ways to avoid a drink driving disqualification. If you have been charged with drink driving, it is a very serious offence, it is a criminal conviction, and it is always in your interests to consider the options open to…

Oct 16

By Conor Johnstone

Second Drink Driving Offence Solicitors | MAJ Law

Your second drink driving offence If you face being convicted of a second drink driving offence, you need to act fast. M.A.J. Law can explain your options and support you through the next steps. The earlier we can intervene, the sooner we can make a difference.

Apr 25

By Conor Johnstone

Drug Driving and Hay Fever (Antihistamine)

Attention Hay-fever sufferers Since the introduction of the new drug driving laws, the number of motorists charged with drug driving has increased by around 140%. Naturally, one would assume that those charged with this serious offence have taken illegal drugs. But this is