Drink Driving Offence Solicitors

Drink Driving Offence Solicitors

Our specialist motoring law solicitors provide expert legal advice and representation for motorists accused of drink driving offences. Whether you have failed a roadside breath test, been charged with driving over the legal alcohol limit or are facing a drink driving court appearance, obtaining legal advice at an early stage can significantly improve the outcome of your case.

A conviction for drink driving can result in a mandatory driving disqualification, a substantial fine, increased insurance premiums and, in some cases, a custodial sentence. The penalties imposed will depend on the level of alcohol recorded, the circumstances of the offence and your previous driving history.

At Gepp Solicitors, we regularly represent motorists facing drink driving allegations and provide practical advice throughout police investigations, court proceedings and sentencing hearings.

What Is the Legal Alcohol Limit for Driving?

In England and Wales, it is a criminal offence to drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle while over the prescribed alcohol limit.

The police may require a roadside breath test if they suspect you have consumed alcohol, committed a traffic offence or been involved in a road traffic collision.

If the roadside test indicates that you are over the legal limit, you may be arrested and required to provide further breath, blood or urine samples for analysis.

What Are the Penalties for Drink Driving?

The penalties for drink driving can be severe and often include:

• A mandatory driving disqualification
• A financial penalty
• A criminal conviction
• Increased insurance costs
• Community orders
• Imprisonment in the most serious cases

The court will consider factors such as the alcohol reading, previous convictions, driving record and the circumstances surrounding the offence when determining sentence.

Can I Defend a Drink Driving Charge?

Every drink driving case is different and there may be circumstances in which a defence is available.

Potential issues may include:

• Procedural errors by the police
• Problems with breathalyser equipment
• Issues relating to the collection or analysis of samples
• Challenges to the prosecution evidence
• Special reasons arguments that may affect disqualification

Our experienced motoring law solicitors can review the evidence, advise on possible defences and represent you throughout the court process.

How Can Gepp Solicitors Help?

If you are facing a drink driving allegation, early legal advice is essential.

Our motoring law team can:

• Advise you before your court appearance
• Review the prosecution evidence
• Identify potential defences
• Prepare mitigation on your behalf
• Represent you in the Magistrates’ Court
• Advise on driving disqualification and licence restoration

We provide clear, practical advice and robust representation to help achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

For more information or advice

Contact Elizabeth Bradshaw on:
Call: 01206 369889 or
email: bradshawl@gepp.co.uk

Areas of expertise

• Being in charge of a vehicle while above the legal limit or unfit through drink
• Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink
• Disqualification on penalty points – totting up
• Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal limit or unfit through drink
• Refusing to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine for analysis
• Using ‘exceptional hardship’ to avoid disqualification from driving