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Caught Drunk Driving? Help is at hand
Caught Drunk Driving?
The drunk driving laws as detailed in the Road Trafic Act 1988 makes it an offence to drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on a road or public place with more than the legal amount of alcohol in you breath, blook or urine.
What to do if you have been caught for Drunk Driving
If you have been caught for drunk driving and have failed a breath test the most important step to take before you do anything else is to contact Chris Sweetman or Sweetmans solicitors.
Sweetmans solicitors are specialists in Drunk driving related motoring offences and with over 40 years experience they will be able to ensure that the police have followed the right procedures at the side of the road and in the police station.
You may not be aware but there are specific procedures in relation to your legal rights, medication, medical or mental problems that if not followed by the police may mean your case never gets to court.
The penaties for a drunk driving conviction if court and successfully convicted can include a five year ban or even a custodial sentence if you reading is very high.
Do not take any chances with your licence. Call Chris Sweetman now on 01829 770903.
What to do if you have refused to provide a sample for analysis
If you are caught for Drink Driving and refuse to provide a sample for analysis at the roadside or at the police station, you may think you have fefused to provide a specimen but technically you haven't.
Failing to provide a specimen for analysis is taken very seriously by the UK courts and they can impose a 5 year disqualification.
However, there are very strict procedures that have to be adhered to when taking a specimen and these may not have been followed correctly and therefore can be argued in court.
Do not take any chances with your licence. Call Chris Sweetman now on 01829 770903.