Drug Driving
Drug Driving
Experienced Drug Driving Solicitors
If you are worried about a drug driving conviction, don’t hide away in fear. Speak with our team of highly experienced drug driving offence solicitors at the earliest opportunity to achieve the most favourable outcomes. Parnell and Peel offer representation across England and Wales and have a 95% success rate in overturning or reducing driving bans. Please call us on 033 03411690 or make a free online enquiry with zero commitment. All enquiries are completely confidential.
Drug Driving: What You Need to Know
For a long time, drug driving was penalised in the UK under broad laws around dangerous driving. However, in 2015, the Road Traffic Act was updated regarding the use of over-the-counter, prescribed and illegal drugs. It is unlawful to drive with any drug (legal and illegal) in your system if it impairs your ability to drive safely. The law defines specific limits for 17 illegal (and some otherwise legal) drugs.
Under the new regulations, police have the authority to conduct roadside tests for cannabis and cocaine. For other illegal substances like ecstasy, LSD and heroin, laboratory testing is required. Additionally, the police may perform a roadside field impairment test, which includes checking for signs like pupil dilation and asking drivers to perform tasks such as walking in a straight line or standing on one leg.
Regardless of whether the drug involved is a legally prescribed medication or an illegal substance like cannabis or cocaine, the police must prove you had over that set amount of that particular drug in your body while driving. If the police believe that they have sufficient evidence, they will charge you with drug driving.
Consequences of Drug Driving
While the consequences of being convicted for drink driving are well known, drug penalties are not as well documented. However, if you are found guilty of committing a drug offence, the penalties can be equally or more severe. Without any expert legal help, a drug driving conviction can bring:
- A minimum one-year driving ban
- An 11-year penalty on your licence
- An unlimited fine
- A sentence of up to 6 months in prison
- A criminal record
These penalties can apply to even first-time offenders. Mitigating or aggravating factors can influence the severity of your offence.
Have You Been Caught Drug Driving?
If you’ve been caught drug driving, the police have six months to prosecute you. A large part of this time often elapses while the police wait for the blood test you provided to be tested by a forensic scientist and the results sent back. However, don’t let this lull you into a false sense of security. Crossing your fingers and hoping for the best is always a bad idea in legal matters – especially when the penalty for drug driving is so severe. Instead of burying your head in the sand or living in fear, speak with a solicitor now to access legal advice and strategise the best defence.
Talk To A Specialist Drug Driving Solicitor In Total Confidence
Parnell and Peel Solicitors offer professional, experienced legal guidance throughout the UK from London, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester and Cheshire. We have a track record of excellent results for our clients, as evidenced in our client testimonials and case studies.
To find out how we can help you achieve similar results, please reach out to our team today by calling 033 03411690 or making a free online enquiry. All enquiries are kept entirely confidential.
“My family and friends were sceptical about using Solicitors after I was stopped for drink driving. Parnell & Peel Solicitors were willing take a case on that others told was hopeless. I am astounded by Abdul and his teams brilliance in helping me to avoid conviction. If you have been stopped for drink driving do not hesitate to use Parnell & Peel Solicitors.”
Mr Abdul Ali took my case on a few weeks before my case, he understood how vital it was for me to not get a ban on my driving licence due to totting up of points.
He was reassuring all through out the build up to my case, he guided me all through the information I would need for presenting evidence for an exceptional hardship case and on the day went through how the court process would be.
I was very nervous but through his expertise and guidance I was able to present my case and was successful in not being banned from driving.
I could not state highly enough how valuable he was to my case and me personally as soon as I met him I knew he was the right solicitor for me.
He took the time to understand my case and what I had to loose and did everything in professional capacity in court to ensure I received the verdict that I wanted.
I would highly recommend his services and expertise to anyone in such driving offences situation.
Abdul was brilliant to work with.
Answered all calls and texts with helpful information and on the day of court.
He got me the outcome I wanted
Drink driving- Not guilty.
Worth every penny!
I was certain I would lose my license at the time.
After contacting Parnell and Peel, Abdul quickly filled me with confidence and explained in great detail how he would defend my case.
He clearly has a lot of experience and knowledge.
In the end I didn’t even need to go to trial as my case was dropped a few days before, all thanks to Abdul and his team.
I can’t thank him enough and I would highly recommend Parnell and Peel solicitors to anyone.
After a gruelling process of putting forward a post consumption defence the CPS failed to counter defend the evidence presented by the team at Parnell and Peel.
I’m a happy man and glad I get to keep my licence!
“Hi Abdul, I would like to thank you and your team for looking after me after been charged with Drink Driving, from the initial contact with Nancy to speaking to you and especially Keiran who represented me in court, who I can’t thank enough. When I thought there was no hope you and Kieran sorted what I thought was a hopeless case. I would strongly recommend you to anyone in the same position. Again thank you to you and your team.”
“Stopped for drink driving, I started a dream job, and I could have lost everything, Kieran was brilliant at putting forward detailed legal arguments, which resulted in the prosecution offering no evidence in my case. Unbelievable, Thank you to Parnell & Peel Solicitors.”
I am extremely grateful for the exceptional services provided by solicitor Abdul in my drink-driving case.
His expertise and dedication resulted in a successful outcome even before we went to court.
I was impressed by his thorough understanding of the legal system and his ability to navigate through the complexities of my case.
I highly recommend Abdul for anyone in need of a reliable and skilled solicitor.
Thank you for your outstanding work!
Amazing support from Abdul.
I had charge from the court for 12 points for two different incidents.
Abdul assisted me with this like family and finally got out of the charges. It was nearly a year journey and I never felt left alone.
I recommend everyone to seek advice from him, very knowledgeable and helpful.
First of all I would like to start with a massive Thankyou to Abdul Ali and his team.
This is to be my first review as I have never ever posted one.
I was charged with Failure To Provide Specimen with the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The prosecution was looking to throw the book at me give a custodial sentence however due to Abdul’s above and beyond examination of the evidence it was concluded that the prosecution had no case as they had no evidence of me driving the car.
If you are in trouble it is always worth getting legal advice and seeing what can be done.
This guy is an extremely educated person and knows exactly what he is talking about.
He was throughout in contact even answering my phone at stupid times when I used to have some questions so I got to give it to him for his dedication.
All in all I would definitely say this firm and Abdul Ali is definitely someone I’d blindly put my trust in.
Can’t recommend Abdul and his team enough.
Even when I taught there was nothing I could Abdul reassured he would do everything he could.
Very perfessional and were always at the other end of the phone.
Received the best outcome there is and kept my license.
Contacted Pamell and Peel on Friday re a driving offence.
Answered immediately.
Abdul has been extremely helpful.
I would definitely recommend.
They done the impossible, got caught drink driving, I thought I would lose my license, however Abdul Ali insisted that I had a case, I just decided to take the risk, it went a lot better than I could have ever imagined.
He managed to drop my case before it got to the second trial, the whole experience was very smooth and he was very positive and uplifting throughout the whole process.
Just trust them and leave them to do their job.
THEY WILL SORT IT.
Will recommend them to everyone!
I was stopped for drink drive I was devastated as I stood on the verge of losing everything
I spoke to Abdul and he was reassuring and informed me that we could put a technical defence forward.
The prosecution on the day of the trial offered no evidence.
I am so grateful to the team at Parnel.
My experience was excellent particular thanks go to Abdul
Abdul Ali was extremely helpful and re-assuring throughout the process.
He was always available and on-call even outside your traditional working hours.
I’d highly recommend Abdul as with his experience and confidence regarding the matter, he’s always comfortable in dealing with it as he’s been there and done it many times before!
These guys are the real deal. Abdul was absolutely excellent in dealing with my drink driving case. We didn’t have a very strong case but thanks to his preparation, perseverance and calm approach in court, the charge was dropped.
In court, Abdul was quick thinking and really dictated the speed and flow of proceedings, taking time to properly consider the argument put forward and close down the prosecution.
Highly recommend.
Wow, words cannot express how happy I am today when I was told the good news by Abdul that my drink drive court case has been dropped.
From the very first day I contacted Abdul when i was charged with drink drive offense, he assured me to calm down and that he will do all he can to get me the possible outcome and that is exacted what I had.
I will 100% recommend Parnell and Peel Solicitors to you if you find yourself at the wrong side of the law.
Once again, thank you Abdul, Thank you Parnell and Peel Solicitors.
