Accused of committing a driving offence? Our driving offence solicitors can help.
Driving offences are some of the most easy-to-commit crimes, particularly if your attention slips for a moment or two. With many everyday people relying on their cars to get to work or to take relatives to important appointments, we understand just how important it is to keep you moving.
FAQs
A driving offence is a criminal offence that results in a driver being given a fixed penalty notice or summoned to the Magistrates Courts. In some extreme cases, such as a dangerous driving offence that results in death, the case would be sent to the Crown Court.
There are a variety of punishments for driving offences, which depend on the severity of the crime. Punishments for a driving offence can range from a driving awareness course to a prison sentence.
Some of the most common examples of driving offences include:
If you have been charged with any of the above or another form of driving offence, our solicitors can help. Please contact our driving offence solicitors on 020 3007 5500.
The time scale for your case is dependent on the type and severity of offence you have been charged with by the Crown Prosecution Service. The table below provides an estimate of the time it will take to resolve a driving offence issue.
| Court | Guilty Plea | Not Guilty Plea |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrates | 4 Months | 9 Months |
| Crown Court | 5 Months | 5-12 Months |
If you get a court summons or are charged with a driving offence by the police, you need to seek a specialist driving offence solicitor as soon as possible.
Instructing a solicitor will ensure:
To contact one of our driving offence solicitors, please call us on 020 3007 5500.
We are currently unable to offer legal aid in any capacity as we lack the necessary legal aid certificate. We also don’t offer pro bono work at present.
The cost of defending your driving offence matter will vary depending on what the charge is. We have listed the average cost of both putting in a guilty plea, and going to trial for the driving offences we work on. Costs can increase with complexity, and we don’t offer fixed fees on driving offence matters.
| Nature of activity (Driving Offence) | Not Guilty Plea | Guilty Plea | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary Offence (Low Severity) | £4,000 – £6,000 | £1,800 | Magistrates |
| Either Way Offence (Medium Severity) | £4,000 – £6,000 | £1,800 | Magistrates / Crown Court |
| Indictable Offence (High Severity) | £15,000 – £30,000 | £4,000 – £6,000 | Crown Court |
Depending on who is working on your case, our hourly rates are as follows:
Managing Director £550 plus VAT per hour
Directors £350 plus VAT per hour
Solicitors £295 plus VAT per hour
Trainee solicitors / Senior Paralegals £210 plus VAT per hour
Paralegals £195 plus VAT per hour
Administration £175 plus VAT per hour
Charges are made in increments of 1/10 of an hour, or for every 6 minutes spent on your matter, rounded up.
The following list of work is typical for our driving offence solicitors when it comes to building a guilty plea driving offences:
Before and During Court
No two driving offences are the same, and there are many factors that affect how much your case will cost.
Cost Variables Include
There are no obligatory disbursements and third party payments for driving offences. If a barrister is required, our driving offence solicitors can help source one. We will always consult with you before incurring any additional cost.
Call, email or provide us with a few details of your matter, and we’ll help you arrange an initial consultation. You’ll get:
No fee surprises. Ever. Our solicitors in London and Brighton will inform you from the outset how much your case will cost and we will do everything in our power to keep costs down and within your original fee estimate.
You are our priority and law is our speciality. Our award-winning solicitors in London and Brighton ensure you know exactly where you stand from a legal perspective so you can make a well-informed decision.
With fortnightly updates on your case, you’ll never be left in the dark. Our solicitors in London and Brighton ensure you know exactly how your case is progressing and are with you every step of the way.
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