General Law

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

Oct 12

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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

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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…

Jul 6

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Longer prison sentences for driving offences

The Sentencing Council published new guidelines on the 15th June 2023 for driving offences. These guidelines took effect from the 1st July 2023. The guidance published reflects concerns from the general public regarding this specific type of offending. The courts have now been provided greater and…

Jun 5

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Is it Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving?

Mobile Phone Law Change In March 2022, the law regarding mobile phone offences was updated. The update outlined that any use of a mobile phone whilst driving (handling, moving or touching a phone) is considered a moving traffic offence! Many motorists who are sat stationary in traffic may decide to…

Apr 6

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Drink Driving on Private Land | Free Legal advice | M.A.J Law Solicitors

We defend a number of different allegations that involve motor vehicles being used on private land. This could include, supermarket car parks, private roads, gated communities, farms and holiday parks. The Law In order for a motoring offence to be committed, it would normally have to happen on a…