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

Oct 13

By Conor Johnstone

Driving Offence Codes | CCCJS Offence Codes

Offence Codes are added to your driving licence following a motoring conviction. CCCJS codes are found on your charge sheet and tell us what offence you've been accused of. This page looks at the most common codes and what they mean. For more information, get in touch for free legal advice.

Sep 15

By Conor Johnstone

How much does a drink driving solicitor cost | Free Legal Advice

How much does it cost to instruct a drink driving solicitor and do I need one!? Challenging a drink driving case can be expensive, but may be worth your while if your driving licence is important. We regularly win drink driving cases on technical points of law and procedure.

Jul 21

By Conor Johnstone

Drink Driving Hardship Argument | Free Advice

There are a number of different defences that apply to a drink driving charge. Just because you are over the drink driving limit does not mean you are guilty of drink driving. This blog aims to explore the ways in which a drink driving conviction can be avoided.

Jun 24

By Conor Johnstone

NHS Doctors charged with drink driving – What to do next

Drink, drug driving and failing to provide offences are serious criminal offences that can result in a custodial sentence. For Doctors in the medical profession, a criminal conviction can result in the loss of employment, particularly if you work within the National Health Service. A recent study…

Mar 3

By Conor Johnstone

What is the Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course?

It’s day one of a drink-drive rehabilitation course and everyone attending has a different experience to share with the group. The police breathalysed Ken after he crashed his car when driving home from a drinking session at his local. He took the risk because there were no taxis available – and his

Dec 29

By Conor Johnstone

What happens in court for drink driving

What happens in court for drink driving. Attending court for drink driving can be a worrying experience. The courts are designed to feel intimidating - and can be, particularly for those who have never been to court before.