Motoring Defence Solicitors London

Motoring Defence Solicitors are a niche Motoring Offence Law Firm with highly-skilled legal professionals (i.e Expert Drink Driving Solicitors) specialising in defending individuals accused of committing serious driving-related offences. 

Below is a list of serious Motoring Offences that Motoring Defence Solicitors London can assist with:

• Drink driving
• Drug driving
• Careless / Dangerous driving
• Failing to Provide
• Causing Death By Driving
• Drunk in Charge of a Motor Vehicle
• Totting Up (12 points or more)

If you have been accused of a serious motoring offence, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. A motoring defence solicitor can advise you on your rights and options, and help you to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

Here are some of the benefits of instructing an expert motoring offence lawyer in London:

• We have a deep understanding of road traffic law and the complexities of the legal system.
• We can advise you on the best course of action to take in your case.
• We can represent you in court and negotiate with the prosecution on your behalf.
• We can help you to minimise the impact of a motoring offence on your driving licence and insurance.

Whether or not you require a specialist solicitor for a motoring offence depends on various factors, including the seriousness of the offence, potential penalties, and your individual circumstances. Below is a summary to help you in making an informed decision:

Instances where engaging a solicitor is highly advisable:

1. Serious Offences: If you are confronting severe charges such as drink or drug driving, dangerous driving, driving under the influence with elevated readings, or causing significant injury or death then seeking out a solicitor is highly advised. These offences entail substantial penalties, including disqualification and potential imprisonment, necessitating expert legal representation.

2. Multiple Offences: The accumulation of points or recurrent offences jeopardises your license. A solicitor can adeptly navigate the intricacies of the court system and advocate for leniency or alternative resolutions.

3. Complexities in Your Case: When technical aspects, procedural errors, or extenuating circumstances demand meticulous presentation, a solicitor ensures the protection of your rights and the effective construction of arguments.

4. Uncertainty about the Legal Process: If you are unfamiliar with court procedures or indecisive about your plea, a solicitor can provide guidance at every step, advising on the most prudent course of action.

Instances where a solicitor might not be required:

1. Minor Speeding Offences: For minor speeding infractions resulting in few points (under 6), self-representation is plausible, but a crucial understanding of implications is necessary. Legal advice could be beneficial for grasping options such as mitigating factors or participation in speed awareness courses. Please note: We cannot provide assistance with minor speeding offences.

2. Straightforward Cases: In situations where the evidence against you is compelling, and you acknowledge responsibility, managing the court process without legal representation might be feasible. However, seeking initial guidance from a solicitor can still offer benefits.

The law and the proceedings that arise from its implementation are vast, confusing and complex. It is an odd period we currently live in where the value of a solicitor, barrister or other type of lawyer is not widely known but a professional in this field can help you navigate these proceedings and hopefully come out with a good result. You should always bear in mind that even though road traffic cases are often considered to be minor, you (an individual) are still being Prosecuted by the state (a huge, governing body). You are immediately at a disadvantage in this situation because the Prosecution/The State, hold all the cards and have all the information.

Instructing a representative can help put you on a level playing field to ensure equality of arms and will almost certainly make it more likely that you receive effective justice. So many motorists do not seek advice after they have already been convicted and this is hugely frustrating as there are often things we could have done to help prior to the case progressing so far.

Ultimately, the decision rests with you. Evaluate the potential advantages and drawbacks of legal representation in light of your specific circumstances. 

Motoring Defence Solicitors do not accept cases that are legally aided so if you wish to instruct us you will either need to pay privately or fund the case via a policy of insurance. The reason for this is simple: we want to provide you with the best level of representation. As a rule, legal aid is unavailable for those charged with road traffic offences unless two strict tests are passed. The first is the “means test” where a defendant applying for legal aid must show they earn the minimum in terms of income. Even if you pass that test, you must also pass “the interests of justice” test. You would likely not pass this test unless you were at risk of prison.

Even if your case did qualify for legal aid, we would not accept instructions as legal aid is simply too restrictive. To effectively represent you we must be able to prepare your case effectively and legal aid does not provide funding for so many aspects that are required in defending a road traffic case. For example, if you were charged with drink driving and were challenging the reliability of the blood sample, you would need an expert witness who is suitably qualified and experienced enough to do that. These experts are extremely limited and none that we know of accept cases that are legally aided due to how little the experts would be paid.

We appreciate this may be hugely frustrated but please remember that there are other funding options available. With privately funded cases we can often arrange flexible payment agreements and many motorists have insurance policies that can cover the costs, so we would recommend you contact us to discuss this in more detail. We also have a dedicated page on our fees, please click here.