Archive for February, 2014

Motoring Law FAQs: But It Wasn’t Me Driving!

Posted on: February 7th, 2014 by steve

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How unique are you?

You’re you, right? And you would expect the Courts to accept and understand that… but they don’t always.

Forrest Williams specialist motoring lawyers recently had a case of mistaken identity for a client. He had allowed a family member to drive his car, ensuring that insurance was in place first. That family member was then stopped for speeding, provided photographic proof of identification to the officer and expected that he would therefore receive the punishment for the offence.

Instead the police prosecuted the owner & registered keeper of the vehicle for the offence – despite having photographic evidence with the actually offenders name on it – simply because their surname was the same.

“It wasn’t me driving!”

Despite pointing this out to the court and prosecution on several occasions this matter went to court in Birmingham where the charge was finally withdrawn against our client.

Unfortunately this is not the first case Forrest Williams have acted in where mistaken identity is involved and it makes us wonder how often this ‘clerical’ error occurs.

Give us a call if you have a case of ‘mistaken identity’ in relation to a motoring matter – I’m sure we could help you just as we have many others before you.

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE – 01623 397200

Motoring Solicitor in Mansfield

Posted on: February 5th, 2014 by steve

Steve Williams

Despite being born and raised in Birmingham before living for some time in London, expert motoring solicitor Steve Williams, principal of niche firm Forrest Williams, considers Mansfield his home town.

“It’s amazing to think I’ve lived here longer than I spent growing up in Birmingham. I have to remind my mum of this when she asks me to meet her in places in Birmingham that she swears I can find my way to and which I can barely remember!”

Steve’s relocation all those years ago is good news for the Nottinghamshire motorists who he defends in Courts across England and Wales daily.

“It’s certainly incredible to realise that a small town like Mansfield is home to such a specialist firm and an expert in their field, like Steve.” One happy local client remarked at the end of his successful hearing.

While Steve is happy to travel to Courts further afield, and has appeared at well over 100 Courts in his 20+ years’ experience, his management and research responsibilities tie him to the Mansfield headquarters often, leaving him much more able to represent local clients on a regular basis.

“You’re getting an extremely skilled and specialised advocate of an A Grade ranking as far as the legal system is concerned, for a very reasonable fixed fee.” The previously mentioned client, not unfamiliar with the legal world for his companies’ own commercial law requirements, continued.

It’s true.

Forrest Williams always work on a fixed fee basis, and as a specialist motoring law firm, only deal with motoring cases. From minor speeding cases to the most serious death by dangerous driving charges, Forrest Williams can help you.

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE: 01623 397200

Sheffield Drink Driving Solicitors

Posted on: February 3rd, 2014 by steve

Looking for Sheffield Drink Driving Solicitors?

We are a firm of Sheffield Drink Driving Solicitors specialising in all aspects of drink driving and motoring law.

We act for clients charged with all motoring offences. This includes drink driving, speeding and careless driving. We also deal with no insurance, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified.

As a nationwide firm of motoring solicitors we have offices in Birmingham, London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Liverpool and Mansfield.

Sheffield drink driving solicitors regularly appear in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley Magistrates Courts. We have appeared in over 200 courts including Leeds and Wakefield

Motoring law is one of the most complex areas of law. for that reason we believe that you should not trust your case with people who just dabble in motoring or drink driving law.

Because few motorists go to prison motoring cases are often treated as being less serious. We know however the effect that a motoring conviction can have on you. You can lose your licence for 6 months or more for speeding, for drink driving you will lose your licence for at least 12 months. We understand that losing your licence can have a devastating effect on you and your family and we will do all that we can to try and keep it.

We insist on offering excellent customer service. You can click here to see how we are different. We are the largest dedicated motoring law firm in Yorkshire and have acted for a number of high profile clients. We fully understand the need for discretion in your case.

We offer free initial advice and whilst we will do everything we can to keep your licence if we believe that is not possible we will tell you straight.

Call us at our head office on 01623 397200 for free initial advice from a specialist drink drive or motoring solicitor in Sheffield. You can also arrange an appointment to see us.

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