Drink Driving
If you are facing an investigation or prosecution for drink driving, it is important to seek legal advice from a specialist solicitor. Drink driving is a serious offence that can result in hefty fines, a driving ban, and even imprisonment. However, with the right legal representation, it may be possible to mount a successful defence.
At our solicitors firm, we have extensive experience representing clients in drink driving cases. Our expert team of solicitors can help you understand the charges against you, advise you on possible defences, and represent you in court. We are committed to providing you with the best possible outcome and will work tirelessly to protect your interests.
There are a number of defences that may be available in drink driving cases. These include:
- The accuracy of the breathalyser: The device used to test your breath may not have been calibrated correctly, or may have been administered incorrectly.
- The timing of the test: If there was a delay between the time you were driving and the time the test was administered, the results may not be accurate.
- The reason for driving: If you had a valid reason for driving, such as an emergency, this may be a special reason to not disqualify you. You have a defence of ‘necessity’ meaning that, irrelevant of the fact that you were over the limit, it was reasonable for you to drive given the severity of the circumstances you faced. It must be proven that you acted to avoid a significant risk of harm, that no adequate lawful means could have been used to escape the harm; and the harm avoided was greater than that caused by breaking the law
- That you were not the driver: If someone else was driving
- The location: If it was not a “public place”.
- The “hip flask” defence: If you have consumed the alcohol after driving the vehicle. This usually occurs when you are not arrested at the time of driving and some time passes during which alcohol in consumed. We would usually require an expert to assist us with preparing an expert report to prove what the reading would have actually been.
It is also important to note that the penalties for drink driving can be severe. The penalties can range from a driving ban, a fine, community service or even imprisonment. Additionally, a drink driving conviction can have a serious impact on your life, including your employment prospects, car insurance rates, and travel plans.
If you are facing investigation or prosecution for drink driving, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our solicitors have the expertise and experience to provide you with the best possible representation. We will work tirelessly to protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Our motoring defence team is on call and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing immediate legal advice, representation and assistance. Our experienced team of solicitors are available to attend interviews under caution, either voluntary or under arrest. Just tell the police that you want Mander Cruickshank to attend, call us on 01530 510666 or if outside normal working hours then call us on our out of hours emergency number 01530 814166.