General Law

Jul 8

By MAJ Law

Investors In People Celebration Event 2024

A few months ago, we were extremely proud to announce that we had been awarded our first 'Investors In People' accreditation. This award is recognised globally and focuses on making the working life better for employees within your company. There is a heavy focus on wellbeing and development, but…

Jun 11

By MAJ Law

Can you plead exceptional hardship for drink driving?

Can you plead exceptional hardship for drink driving? What is exceptional hardship? Can’t everyone argue exceptional hardship? The loss of job (for you or employees) would cause extreme financial difficulty (i.e unable to make monthly payments) It would leave you struggling/unable to care for family

May 10

By MAJ Law

Causing Death By Careless Driving

What is 'careless' driving? Someone's driving will be considered careless if the standard of driving falls below the reasonable standard expected of a competent driver. Any of the following factors will aggravate the offence: failing to comply with road traffic signals speeding at the time the…

Apr 29

By MAJ Law

Section 2 Road Traffic Act - Dangerous Driving Defences

Dangerous driving is undoubtedly one of the most serious road offences to be committed, carrying a wide offence range from an obligatory 12 month driving ban and a low level community order, to a potential custodial sentence. If your standard of driving is so poor that you caused a death as a result

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

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…