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Drink Driving Offence Solicitors Glasgow
A section 5(1)(a) offence of drink driving is a step up from section 5(1)(b) drunk in charge, involving the physical act of driving a vehicle whilst under the influence rather than merely being ‘in charge’ of a vehicle, and accordingly carries elevated penalties. The Road Traffic Act states it is an offence if a person drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other public place after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in his/her breath, blood or urine exceeds the prescribed limit. If convicted the offence carries a minimum period of 12 months disqualification or 36 months if the driver has a previous conviction within the last 10 years. The court has the discretion to impose large fines and in the most serious cases a custodial sentence.
For more information please check out our article: Bail Undertakings and Drink Driving Cases in Glasgow Sheriff and District Courts and read about the new drink driving limits in Scotland on Unlock The Law here. You can also listen to our solicitor Ross Yuill's drink driving podcast on Unlock The Law here.
Fixed Fees for Drink Driving Representation
Our Solicitors at the Glasgow Law Practice deal with hundreds of drink driving cases every year. We know the relevant law, the procedures involved and the Court which you are being prosecuted. We work there everyday.
We understand how important your driving licence is and we can advise you regarding any potential defence you may have, provide advice regarding avoiding disqualification or endorsement of your licence with penalty points should special reasons apply or, minimising the period of disqualification or number of penalty points.
We also understand people are concerned about legal fees. Your job may be in jeopardy and or loss of your licence may have an impact on your earning ability. Our fixed fee package is designed to ease those concerns and deliver the best outcome possible.
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What is covered?
This arrangement provides consultation with a fully qualified Solicitor for up to one hour, advising on all aspects of the bail undertaking procedure or citation to Court. We shall discuss the details of the alleged offence and whether or not a guilty plea is appropriate. (If a plea of not guilty is appropriate then we shall advise you regarding eligibility for Legal Aid, provide advice regarding our private fees if Legal Aid not applicable and we shall also discuss whether or not you have any form of legal insurance cover which may allow for preparation and representation of your case). If appropriate we shall advise regarding preparation required for the plea and obtain details in respect of the plea in mitigation and advise you regarding all aspects and discuss drink drivers rehabilitation course. We shall report to you and prepare for and conduct a plea in mitigation at Court including any waiting time. We shall report the Court outcome to you thereafter and advise regarding the disposal or any possible appeal.
Note
Should the case require to be continued for any reason after the plea of guilty e.g preparation of DVLA printout in the absence of your driving licence or the Court requesting a social enquiry report then an additional fee will apply. All fees require to be paid in full in advance of any Court appearance.
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