Convictions for drug driving offences have tripled over the last two year. Figures released by the DVLA reveal that nearly 20,000 motorists were convicted over the period January 2018 to March 2019. This upwards trend is showing no signs of abating and has been denounced as an epidemic by many news reports. The police are […]
How are drink driving fines calculated?
We frequently represent clients facing prosecution for driving with excess alcohol, more usually known as drink-driving, and are often asked: ‘How are drink driving fines calculated?’ Upon conviction for an offence of drink-driving, a period of disqualification will almost always be imposed. A period of disqualification is mandatory in all such cases unless the court […]
