Askews Legal LLP – Driving Offences Solicitors Leamington
At Askews Legal LLP, we pride ourselves on providing excellence. As a highly accredited Legal 500 law firm, our partner-led team go to great lengths to ensure a service that is compassionate, friendly, and cost-effective, while delivering the very best outcomes. We have been providing Leamington Spa and the Warwickshire area with a range of legal services for more than a decade, including individual and business law.
Driving Offences Solicitors Leamington
Askews’ driving offences solicitors in Leamington have decades of experience in offering legal advice across a range of motoring offences. Our friendly, knowledgeable team of legal experts offer advice and representation for a whole range of issues, including speeding, drink driving, and death by dangerous driving. At Askews, we understand how traumatic facing the criminal justice system can be. Our compassionate team of experts can help defend against a possible driving ban, minimise the amount of time you are disqualified from driving or help avoid conviction altogether. Askews’ driving offences solicitors in Leamington know how to build trust, offer peace of mind, and help guide our clients to achieve the most cost-efficient outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some common questions we are asked about motoring offences.
What is a Fixed Penalty Notice?
Minor traffic offences such as speeding are usually dealt with via a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) rather than through the Magistrates’ Court. An FPN can be issued on the spot by the police or sent through the post. If you pay the FPN you will avoid prosecution. However, if you believe the FPN was wrongly issued or there has been a mistake, we can advise and represent you in Court.
What types of sentences apply to road traffic offences?
Several sentences can apply if you are found guilty of a motoring offence, including:
- penalty points added to your licence
- disqualification from driving
- community service
- fines
- a prison sentence
You can also be ordered to pay compensation.
Is road rage a specific offence?
Most of us have lost our temper at some point when driving. Incidents of road rage can range from making a rude gesture to another driver to causing grievous bodily harm or even death.
There is no specific offence of road rage. However, you can be charged with offences committed whilst being furious with a fellow driver. For example, if another driver cuts you off and you start tailgating them, you could be charged with careless or (more likely) dangerous driving. Threatening to attack or actually harming someone is likely to lead to a charge of assault and/or battery.
Incidents of road rage can be frightening for the victim and other road users. When it comes to sentencing, the Court of Appeal in R. v Howells (Frank Thomas) [2002] EWCA Crim 1608; [2003] 1 Cr. App. R. (S.) 61 declared:
“We deduce that for road rage cases of dangerous driving, where no accident nor injury results, and where there is no consumption of alcohol, but where there is ample evidence to suggest furious driving in temper with an intent of causing fear and possible injury, the appropriate sentencing bracket lies between 6 and 12 months.”
If you have been charged with any offence in connection with road rage, contact us immediately.
Fees
Depending upon the complexity we are able to offer fixed fees in some cases. In other cases our solicitors chargethe following hourly rate:
- Partner/Member SolicitorHourly rate of £250 + VAT
- Senior Solicitor or Head of Dept: (PQE 8yr+)Hourly rate of £225 + VAT
- Assistant Solicitor/Fee Earner (PQE 3/7yr)Hourly rate of £200 + VAT
- Newly Qualified Fee Earner (PQE 1/3yr)Hourly rate of £170 + VAT
- Paralegals/TraineesHourly rate of £120 + VAT
- Support ParalegalsHourly rate of £100 + VAT
