What To Do If You’re Caught Drink Driving Over The Christmas Period

Posted on: December 17th, 2013 by steve

EMERGENCY LINE OPEN THROUGHOUT CHRISTMAS:

01623 397200

Whether you will be celebrating the Christmas period with boozy parties and get-togethers, or using alcohol as a crutch to get you through a difficult festive period, Forrest Williams specialist motoring solicitors are very used to helping people charged with drink driving during the Christmas time.

If you are charged with drink driving over Christmas, it is vital that you obtain specialist legal help as soon as possible.

Forrest Williams represent drink driving cases around the whole of England and Wales every single day, and are passionate about getting the best result for each individual.

Katie Forrest

Business Development Manager and Paralegal, Katie Forrest, says:

“Being charged with drink driving is a scary situation and to have that happen over Christmas, which is either a magically happy or emotionally charged time for most people, is additionally stressful.

Once you are charged, you will be given a Court date that will only be a few days away, so it is vital that you act quickly.

A specialist motoring solicitor like Forrest Williams can advise you about whether there are any technical defences or Special Reasons, or whether pleading guilty and being represented to minimise the disqualification is the best way forward.

Here at Forrest Williams, we are proud to treat every client with a huge amount of compassion and respect. We understand that there is always a story behind the drink driving charge and we work with you, on a transparent fixed fee, to support you to the very best of our ability.”

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2013 OPENING TIMES

Christmas Eve: OPEN

Christmas Day: EMERGENCY LINE OPEN

Boxing Day: EMERGENCY LINE OPEN

27th December: OPEN

30th December: OPEN

31st December: OPEN

1st January: EMERGENCY LINE OPEN

EMERGENCY LINE: 01623 397200

Specialist Drink Driving Solicitors in Mansfield

Posted on: November 22nd, 2013 by steve

Your licence is too important to trust to a legal aid lawyer who will pretend to be a specialist and fit you in around their druggy clients.

If you need a specialist Motoring Solicitor or a Drink Drive Solicitor in Mansfield we are your first choice. You will not be treated like a legal aid client.

As a nationwide firm of motoring solicitors we have offices in Birmingham, London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Liverpool and Mansfield, and we regularly appear in Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby, Worksop and Chesterfield Magistrates Courts.

We cover all motoring offences, including speeding, careless driving, no insurance, dangerous driving, drink driving and driving whilst disqualified.

Our senior solicitor Steve Williams is often called on to advise and and appear on national media. We take a practical approach to your case and we will always be realistic in the advice that we give. We understand that everyone has a different aim. Some want to plead guilty and get the matter over and done with, others want to fight the case and we will leave not stone unturned to fight the case.

Whether you are on 12 points and face losing your licence for 6 months or have been caught speeding and face an immediate ban we will get the best result for you.

We pride ourselves on our customer service. You can click here to meet our team. We are the largest motoring law firm in the midlands 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 will give you an honest assessment of your case.

Call us on 01623 397200 for free initial advice.

Serious Drink Driving Case At Leamington Spa Magistrates Court

Posted on: October 24th, 2013 by steve

Forrest Williams were very happy to recently represent a client at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court who was charged with Drink Driving. This client was made aware that the courts would consider custody as her reading was almost 4 times the legal limit. Her concern was not to try to ‘get away with it’, she just wanted someone to be with her in court to guide her through the process and to avoid prison.

Drink Driving is obviously taken very seriously by the courts especially with a reading that high. Prison was the most likely punishment. A lot of people got to prison for drink driving. We were able to identify the issues in this case that made it different from other cases and so were able to present her case in the best possible way to avoid prison.

We also know that this is a terrifying experience for a lot of clients, most of whom have never been through the criminal justice system before. Cases can be adjourned by the court for a pre sentence report and delay the matter for weeks meaning more anxiety for the clients. We realise that it is not just about the result but about taking away as much of the anxiety as possible.

A very relieved client was grateful to have the support of one of our excellent motoring barristers as he persuaded the courts to continue to sentencing the same day, fearing the matter would continue to hang over her if she had to wait for another hearing. She avoided custody and was relieved to have the matter concluded.

We understand that sometimes it’s not about making excuses for your actions, it’s simply about having someone supporting you and standing up for you.

If you are worried about a drink driving charge call us on 01623 397200 for free initial advice as to the best way forward in your case.

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