Drug Driving Solicitors
At Waldrons, we understand that being accused of a drug driving offence can be very stressful, and the penalties can be life-changing. We’re here to help increase your chances of achieving the outcome you’re aiming for through expert representation and practical, easy-to-understand legal advice.
What is Drug Driving?
Drug driving is covered by two offences in UK law. This involves Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, which focuses on whether an individual is unfit to drive through legal or illegal drug use. Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 focuses on drug driving limits and whether the specific drug exceeds the legal amount. The legal limits for different drugs vary.
What are the Penalties for Drug Driving?
Someone convicted of drug driving could receive:
- A driving ban for a minimum of 1 year
- Up to 6 months of prison time
- An unlimited fine
- A criminal record (your driving licence will also reflect that you’ve been convicted for drug driving for 11 years).
If you cause someone’s death through careless driving while under the influence of drugs, you could receive life in prison.
How We Can Help
Being accused of drug driving can put your future at risk, which is why it’s important to seek expert legal advice as early as possible. At Waldrons, our knowledgeable drug driving solicitors are here to help you build a robust defence and make sense of complicated legal jargon. With over 150 years of experience in delivering specialist legal advice representing people, you can put your trust in us.
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Any solicitor can say they are experienced in what they do. We go the extra mile to demonstrate our expertise. Many of our lawyers have undertaken independent assessments of their knowledge and skills. Our accreditations give you the assurance that you are dealing with a specialist.
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