Drug Driving

Feb 10

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving 10 years on. Success or Flop?

Drug driving became a criminal offence in the UK in 2015 with the introduction of new laws aimed at tackling the growing issue of impaired driving due to illegal and prescription drugs. A decade later, the impact of these laws is still a subject of debate. Have they been effective in reducing…

Feb 3

By MAJ Law

Cocaine and Benzoylecgonine (BZE) in Drug Driving Cases

Understanding Cocaine and its Metabolite: Benzoylecgonine (BZE) When addressing allegations of drug driving involving cocaine, two key compounds must be considered: cocaine itself and benzoylecgonine (BZE), its primary metabolite. The law establishes different legal limits for each of these…

Jan 28

By MAJ Law

Understanding the MGDDB Procedure in Drug Driving Cases

Drug driving offences can have serious consequences, but it’s important to remember that not every prosecution is guaranteed to result in a conviction. One crucial factor that could make or break a case is the MGDDB booklet (Manual of Guidance For Drink and Drug Driving). This is a legal document…

Jan 22

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving - Released Under Investigation? Don't wait to be charged.

If you find yourself under investigation for a drug driving offence, you might feel uncertain about what steps to take next. The process can be daunting, especially with the potential for long delays in receiving your results. In this blog, we'll explore the options available to you during this…

Sep 9

By MAJ Law

Aug 12

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving Success

In 2015,  Section 5A was introduced to the road traffic act, making it an offence to drive a vehicle on a road or public place whilst over a prescribed limit for drugs. Unlike drink driving offences, it’s difficult – if not impossible – to work out what the new drug driving limits actually…