Many people wouldn’t think about drink driving but during the festive period when there are numerous friend, office and family events involving alcohol it becomes easy to make a wrong choice, a mistake at the end of the night. In some cases drivers are caught out being over the limit the morning after a night out when they thought they were safe.
Even those who think they may be doing the right thing by sleeping in their car after a night out can still be charged with being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle, an offence that can carry a ban.
It’s a mistake that can have life changing consequences and both yourself and your family and friends such as: –
- Loss of driving licence (for over 2 years in some cases)
- Loss of your job
- Disrupted social life
- Insurance increases
- Imprisonment in serious cases
If you find yourself facing a drink drive charge then we can help you. Our specialist solicitors advise and represent clients at the police station and at court throughout England and Wales who are facing prosecution for such matters.
We have many years experience in defending and challenging drink drive charges, putting forward exceptional hardship and special reason arguments as well as mitigating on behalf of clients at court.
Our solicitors are available 24 hours a day on 0300 303 8268 and all initial advice is free with no obligation. During your call our specialist solicitor will discuss the event, consider any evidence you have (such as the breathalyser printout), talk about defences and, of course, answer any questions you may have about the drink drive charge.
Call today and see what options are available to you.
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The Festive Campaign
The Government’s Think! 2013 / 2014 drink drive Christmas campaign has been launched along with a number of police force’s own drink drive campaigns such as Derbyshire and West Midlands who are offering rewards to those who provide information about drivers who are believed to be in excess of the alcohol limit or are under the influence of drugs.
As part of the campaigns you can expect to see increased roadside checks in the evenings, at night and early mornings throughout December and January.
If you are facing a charge of drink driving in the North West and Merseyside area such as Liverpool, Wirral, St Helen’s etc. then we can help. Our lines are open 24/7 on 0300 303 8268 for free initial advice. We can also arrange a consultation in our Liverpool office if this is preferable than a phone call.
Dec, 04, 2013