{"id":116,"date":"2022-10-13T08:05:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T08:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drinkdriving.lawyer\/?p=116"},"modified":"2023-06-13T12:38:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T12:38:49","slug":"the-consequences-of-drink-driving-offence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drinkdriving.lawyer\/the-consequences-of-drink-driving-offence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Consequences of Drink Driving Offence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Driving in an inebriated state has specific consequences according to the severity and the offender can face fines, be disqualified from driving for a certain period, and even face imprisonment in serious cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When discussing drink driving offences, it is important to highlight not only the impact on the offender but also on other people. Drinking and driving can increase the risk of accidents, as the reaction times are slower in an inebriated state. Other people, perhaps friends of family members could be in the car with the offender at the time of the accident just as well as there are other passengers and drivers in other cars that may be involved in the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking and driving also have consequences on other peoples\u2019 lives and our drink drive solicitor<\/strong><\/a> urges you to keep these in mind as one of the direst effects of this practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 Quick Facts<\/th>\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
What is a drink driving solicitor<\/strong><\/td>\nA drink driving solicitor<\/strong> specializes in representing individuals charged with driving under the influence of alcohol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Traffic offences types in the UK<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Drink driving, speeding offenses, careless driving, drug driving, traffic light offenses, driving without a license or permit, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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 Penalties<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Permit suspended for minimum 12 months for driving under the influence of alcohol;<\/p>\n

Maximum 3 years for cases involving serious cases;<\/p>\n

Additional fees and penalties may apply.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Involvement of victims<\/td>\n\n

If victims are involved in drink driving cases, the offenders can face imprisonment in addition to other penalties;<\/p>\n

Please contact our driving offence solicitors<\/strong> for these cases.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Release on bail<\/td>\n\n

If there is a lack of evidence or other relevant factors, the offender can be released on bail<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Cases involving murder<\/td>\n\n

The police can arrest the individual at the scene of the accident and place them in custody for at least 24 hours if murder is involved<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Witness testimony<\/td>\n\n

Witnesses can provide factual information and details about what they witnessed at the crime scene;<\/p>\n

Witnesses can also require legal support from a driving solicitor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Medical evidence<\/td>\n\n

Medical records and assessments related to the individual’s condition due to alcohol consumption have a substantial impact on the case.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Legal representation in court (YES\/NO)<\/td>\n\n

YES, our driving offence solicitors in London<\/strong> can represent you in court<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Drunk driving offences consequences<\/td>\nBeing in charge of a vehicle while above the legal alcohol, limit can grant you a maximum fine of £2,500, possible driving ban, or up to 3 months’ imprisonment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supervision for driving offence solicitors in London<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Our motoring offence solicitors<\/strong> are supervised by the UK Law Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Legal assistance during police custody (YES\/NO)<\/td>\n\n

 YES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Importance of seeking legal assistance from a drink driving solicitor in London<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Having a drink driving solicitor<\/strong> is important because we provide specialized expertise, protect your rights, and offer valuable guidance to obtain the best possible outcome<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Assistance with other driving cases (YES\/NO)<\/td>\n\n

YES <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Cities our services are available<\/td>\nYou can find our drink driving solicitors in London<\/strong>, but in other parts of the UK as well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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