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Drink Driving Client Avoids Disqualification at Sheffield Magistrates Court

Posted on: January 14th, 2014 by steve

A client caught driving whilst over the legal limit was at risk of a 17-22 month disqualification recently at Sheffield Magistrates Court.

The driver instructed Forrest Williams, specialist drink driving solicitors, and was able to successfully argue a Special Reasons application.

Special Reasons occur where a person is technically guilty of an offence but has a specific, set out reason for avoiding the usual penalty.

For drink driving cases, there are three Special Reasons that allow a person to avoid the usual disqualification despite pleading guilty to the offence.

For this client, his Special Reason was that he had driven only a very short distance.

At his previous initial hearing, his guilty plea and the basis of his Special Reasons hearing was set out at Sheffield Magistrates Court, where the case was adjourned to a Special Reasons hearing.

The client gave evidence and was cross-examined and, after hearing full facts, the magistrates retired and decided that they did accept the Special Reasons application.

Our delighted client, although convicted of the drink driving offence and given a financial penalty, avoided a disqualification.

If you are due to appear at Court in relation to a drink driving offence, please do not hesitate to contact Forrest Williams for free initial advice.

INITIAL ADVICE IS ALWAYS FREE: 01623 397200

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.

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