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If you are an individual involved in traffic offences <\/strong>like drinking and driving in UK<\/strong>, it is best to seek a drink driving solicitor<\/strong> and ask for complete legal advice. Our drink driving solicitors in London<\/strong> are at your disposal and have a vast experience in traffic and driving offences<\/strong>, a fieldwhere the consequences are severe and extensive. We can represent you in the court of law in front of the authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of traffic offences in UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Persons accused of drink driving<\/strong>, speeding offences, careless driving, drug driving, traffic light offences, driving without a license or permit and police seizure of property should know that these are serious traffic offences<\/strong> for which imprisonment is issued. Defending drink driving cases in UK<\/strong> is part of the services of our experienced team of driving offence solicitors in London<\/strong><\/a> who can properly represent you in the court of law if you have been accused of such serious crimes in UK. As it is known, the consequences of drink driving <\/strong>are serious and known by anyone, however, if you have been caught driving under the influence of alcohol, do not hesitate to get in touch with a drink driving solicitor in London<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 Quick Facts<\/th>\n\t\t\t <\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t
  The prescribed alcohol limit in the UK<\/td>\n\t\t\t35 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath  80 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood 107 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of urine\n\t\t\t

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Penalty points<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t

3 to 11<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
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Fines<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t

\u00a32,500 or unlimited in some cases<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Imprisonment<\/td>\n\t\t\t3 or 6 months and 14 months for causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink.\n\t\t\t

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The period the offence stays on the driving record<\/td>\n\t\t\t11 years from the date of the conviction<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Driving ban<\/td>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

1 to 2 years and 3 years if the individual is convicted twice in 10 years<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t

Aggravating factors for drink driving<\/td>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

Previous convictions related to drink driving, carrying passengers, unnaceptable driving, involvement in an accident.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t

Mitigating factors in case of drink driving<\/td>\n\t\t\tNo previous or relevant convictions, genuine emergency, remorse\/good character on behalf of the driver, the driven distance was very short, the drink was spiked.<\/td>\n\n\t\t
Other problems  <\/td>\n\t\t\tCar insurance costs increase, travel restrictions\/driving restrictions in other countries, employers are able to see the conviction on the license (for drivers).<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Posibility to reduce the driving ban<\/td>\n\t\t\tDrunk-drive rehabilitation schemes (DDRS) are available in some cases and can reduce the ban by a quarter (in most cases).<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Reasonable excuses for not giving the police a breath specimen <\/td>\nA genuine physical or mental condition; in this case, a blood test can be required by the police <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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When the police can stop you <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The police can stop a vehicle for any reason <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Mandatory steps during the arrest procedure <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The police must identify themselves and tell you why you are being arrested<\/p>\n

They must tell you what crime they believe you have committed and why the arrest is necessary <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Arrest in case of minors<\/td>\nIf under the age of 18, the police should only arrest the individual at school. The parents are contacted as soon as possible <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Use of reasonable force by the police<\/td>\n\n

The police can use reasonable force in case of individuals who try to escape or become violent <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 The right to be searched when arrested<\/td>\n\n

 The police has the right to search you once you’ve been arrested<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Driving allowed in special cases even when banned<\/td>\n\n

No, you are not allowed to drive anywhere in the UK if banned by a UK court <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 How to pay the fine for a drink driving offence<\/td>\n\n

 By credit or debit card, based on the “notice of fine”<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Specialised legal representation for repeat offenders (Yes\/No)<\/td>\n\n

Yes <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 When to contact us<\/td>\n As soon as you are being investigated for a drink driving offence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

What happens if I\u2019m accused of drink driving?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Individuals caught by the police in traffic while driving under the influence of alcohol <\/strong>should expect a serious ban of a minimum of 12 months without the driving license or a maximum of 3 years if the case is severe and the person was involved in a serious accident. Community orders and fines are issued for offenders who have been caught drink driving in UK, and more than that, if victims are involved, these offenders can face imprisonment. As it is known, a drink driving conviction is not only serious, but it is also life-changing for both victim and offender. Do not hesitate to get in touch with our drink driving solicitor in London<\/strong> and find out the ways in which our lawyer can provide complete legal assistance in the court of law in front of the authorities. We can also help you apply for bail if you are found in police custody and if the circumstances of the case allow the lawyers to build up a solid case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defending persons accused of drink driving in <\/strong>UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our drink driving solicitors in London <\/strong>are qualified lawyers who can properly defend persons accused of drink and driving<\/strong> or other serious offences which are strictly forbidden in the UK. It is good to know that driving with excess alcohol is the most common offence which is also related to being unfit to drive after consumption of alcohol and drugs<\/strong>. It is good to know that our drink driving solicitors in London<\/strong> can represent the offenders who failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at the time the police officer requires. The police procedure and the entire case of drink driving <\/strong>are complex, and it is important to have the legal support of a drink driving solicitor <\/strong>who has a wide experience in such matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choosing our drunk driving solicitors in London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our solicitors experienced in drink driving cases in London<\/strong> deal and study only such cases and are dedicated to the necessary defence they can provide to persons accused of such traffic offences in UK<\/strong>. It is extremely important to direct your attention to our drink driving solicitor<\/strong> and find out information about our experience and about the legal ways in which we can help. Following the best practices for each client and providing the needed assistance in the court of law are of high importance. Here are the ways in which our drink driving solicitors in London<\/strong> can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n