Nothing in the following article is meant to suggest that as defence lawyers we do not want the Crown Prosecution Service and the police to have equality of arms in relation to prosecuting motoring offences. We want all lawyers involved in the criminal justice system, whether defence or prosecution, to have the time and […]
There are many solicitors firms up and down the UK offering motoring law “expertise”, but do they all really offer you the same service? There are thousands of general practice solicitors, providing everything from conveyancing, probate and will writing through to matrimonial representation, litigation and personal injury as well as offering to represent Britain’s […]
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Patterson Law Fighting to Overturn Conviction for Failing to Name Driver Requests for driver information under s.172 RTA 88 enable the police to compel people to provide identification evidence which the police don’t have, either by giving incriminating evidence against themselves or by pointing the finger at someone else who is then sent a […]
Randox Testing Services (RTS) *** UPDATED MAY 2017 *** Two Men Arrested In Connection With Perverting The Course of Justice We are watching this investigation with interest. Randox (Manchester) have tested and continue to test a huge proportion of the blood samples taken by the police/prosecution in drug driving allegations. If it transpires that something […]
Motoring Offence Penalties, Fines & Disqualifications Are Rising There are new sentencing guidelines coming into force on 24 April. The guidelines apply to all who are sentenced on or after 24 April 2017, regardless of the date of the offence. So for cases in court on or after this date, the defendant will be […]
In January 2007 the Department for Transport issued guidelines for how and when speed cameras should be used, a large part of these guidelines discussed how visible the cameras should be. At the time of issue the guidelines stated that prior to fixed speed cameras there should be signs warning drivers that speed cameras were […]
Patterson Law’s “Scientific Experiment” in relation to over-the-counter breathalyser devices Parliament is debating reducing the legal drink drive limit so that it falls in line with European levels. The new proposed limit will be 22 µg in breath. At the moment the legal limit is 35 µg. We thought it would be helpful to conduct […]
24 Cases Represented Across England In A Single Day While we are always busy, next Tuesday, the 9th June 2015 is going to be a busy one for Patterson Law. As a National road traffic law legal practice, it’s normal for us to defend, represent or mitigate on behalf of motorists up and down the […]
Failing to provide driver information carries the risk of six points and around a £7-£800 fine if convicted. A huge number of clients end up needing our services because they failed to keep their V5 up-to-date. Most people think that the police track you down using your address on your licence. However when your vehicle […]