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If you, or someone you know, is charged with drink driving it is important to remember that it is only an allegation. If established at court, however, a guilty party will face:
The impact of a conviction can be life changing. Therefore, it is important that you get expert, independent legal advice from those with the experience and knowledge of such cases.
Last year, we represented a client faced with a drink driving allegation. He was found by officers in a car park with the engine on sleeping in the driver’s seat and there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. His position, which clearly was not believed by the officers, was that he was locked out of his nearby house and was seeking refuge until his partner came home from nightshift. After the trial, he was acquitted by the court who clearly did believe his version of events!
There are no ‘loopholes,’ there are no ‘technicalities’ - there are only experienced court lawyers who know the law. Contact our road traffic offence lawyers today on 01414298166 or complete our online contact form.
Dangerous driving, as you might expect, is viewed as more serious than careless driving. Examples of dangerous driving that we routinely deal with, include:
Indeed, the penalties for dangerous driving are more severe and will result in you being disqualified from driving if you are convicted.
It is therefore important to get the representation you and your family deserves in such matters. The consequences of losing your licence can often be life-changing and may also impact upon your employment and accordingly your work-life balance.
Remember, there are no ‘loopholes,’ there are no ‘technicalities’ there are only experienced court lawyers who know the law. That is the service provided by Livingstone Brown. Contact our criminal defence team on 0141 429 8166 or by completing our online contact form.
At Livingstone Brown, we realise how important a driving licence is to you. Whether it be to get to and from work or out with the family at the weekend, it is so much easier to do when driving.
Therefore, if your licence is at risk due to totting up of penalty points or due to the possibility of unfair imposition of a speeding ticket it’s important for you, and your family, to get the best legal advice available in these cases. Our team of criminal defence lawyers can help you. Call us on 0141 429 8166 to arrange an appointment today.
Most speeding cases commence with an offer of a fixed penalty being issued by the police. This means you have 28 days to challenge the fixed penalty. If not, you may be deemed to have accepted this. The onus is therefore upon you to obtain expert legal advice about this.
At Livingstone Brown, we do not charge inflated fees like so many “expert” road traffic lawyers. Instead, we tailor our fees in line with your expectations and our ability to meet your demands professionally and competently at court.
Remember, there are no ‘loopholes,’ there are no ‘technicalities’ there are only experienced court lawyers who know the law. That is the service provided by Livingstone Brown.
As Scottish lawyers, Livingstone Brown helps clients who come into contact with the Scottish criminal justice system. If you need advice, get in touch with us on 0141 429 8166 or complete our online enquiry form.
Allegations of careless or inconsiderate driving can cover a multitude of different forms of driving such as:
This is not an exhaustive list of what can constitute careless driving but illustrates the situations that can arise from time to time. It is important to remember that if you are charged with careless driving it is only an allegation. The allegation rarely includes your version of events and it is important that if your position is put before the court by experienced court lawyers. That is exactly the service we provide. Call our criminal defence lawyers on 0141 4298 166 or complete our online contact form to arrange an appointment with the team.
The court has a discretionary power to disqualify the more serious examples of careless driving. Usually, however, the penalty is 3-9 points with a fine. Your licence is at risk if you are charged with careless driving. It is therefore important that you get expert representation at court.
In a recent case, an LB client was charged with careless driving by driving down a one-way street in the wrong direction. He explained to the police that he had not realised his mistake due to following his sat nav. Although that alone would not be enough to get him acquitted this was accepted as a true reflection of the position. Our solicitor visited the road in question and noticed there were no signs to indicate that the entry point of the street in question was a one-way street! Therefore, when viewed objectively there was nothing careless or inconsiderate in his driving in the circumstances and he was duly acquitted at court after trial.
Remember, there are no ‘loopholes,’ there are no ‘technicalities’ there are only experienced court lawyers who know the law. That is the service provided by Livingstone Brown. Contact our criminal defence lawyers in Glasgow today on 0141 429 8166 or by completing our online contact form.
Livingstone Brown is a leading firm of Scottish solicitors. Based in Glasgow, but dealing with cases around the country, the firm has been at the forefront of legal service provision for over thirty years.
If you have a legal problem, getting good quality legal information at the earliest stage can be invaluable. The firm offers a free initial enquiry service; all you have to do is call in, telephone, or e-mail. You won't be charged for your enquiry; we'll let you know by return whether we can help, what we can do, and how much it's likely to cost. We can also offer legal aid where available.
Led by former senior partner Gerard Brown CBE, who continues as a consultant, the firm has built up an enviable reputation for quality of service and client care.
The firm has won various awards over the years. In the 2019 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 rankings Livingstone Brown was ranked as a 'top-tier' firm for general criminal work, and is also recommended for fraud cases. Stuart Munro and Gerard Brown were named as 'Recommended Lawyers'. In the Chambers directory the firm has a Band 1 ranking for criminal work, and Stuart Munro is a ranked financial crime lawyer. The firm was named Criminal Defence Firm of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2019.
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