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Criminal Defence Specialists
Nationwide Chambers 30 Market Place Wigan WN1 1PJ Hours: 8.45 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tel: 01942 771771 (24 hours) Fax: 01942 771777 enquiries@sms-solicitors.co.uk |
Road Traffic Offences
We specialise in representing people accused of the whole range of road traffic offences. We understand that in today's climate, it is vital for you to keep your driving licence. Our expert advice can make the difference between you keeping your driving licence or losing it. We regularly represent people charged with:
Our fixed fees start from £250 excluding VAT and disbursements for guilty pleas. The fee includes 1 hour attendance/preparation, considering evidence and advocacy at the Magistrates' Court (providing the case lasts no more than half a day). |
The fixed fee does not include instruction of any expert witnesses, taking statements from any witnesses, or any contested hearing including special reasons or exceptional hardship arguments.
There is an assumption that the travel time is no more than 1 hour for the whole journey and the case is finalised on the first hearing. Travel disbursements are not included.
As part of the service we will obtain evidence from the prosecution, discuss this with you, providing clear and concise advice in relation to it. We will explain court procedure, and the likely outcome of your case. If necessary we will answer any follow up queries as well as any advice on a potential appeal.
If you are summonsed to Court or charged with a driving offence it doesn't necessarily mean that you will lose your licence or even get any points on your licence. There are many different ways to avoid endorsements or driving disqualifications including "special reasons" arguments and "exceptional hardship" arguments.
Our specialist lawyers can provide expert advice at all stages of the process from police investigations to handling your case at court. If you have already been disqualified from driving, we can also assist you in making an application to have your disqualification removed.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deal with your case and to ensure that you have access to the best legal advice as and when you need it. All our solicitors have over 20 years of experience in motoring law.
There is an assumption that the travel time is no more than 1 hour for the whole journey and the case is finalised on the first hearing. Travel disbursements are not included.
As part of the service we will obtain evidence from the prosecution, discuss this with you, providing clear and concise advice in relation to it. We will explain court procedure, and the likely outcome of your case. If necessary we will answer any follow up queries as well as any advice on a potential appeal.
If you are summonsed to Court or charged with a driving offence it doesn't necessarily mean that you will lose your licence or even get any points on your licence. There are many different ways to avoid endorsements or driving disqualifications including "special reasons" arguments and "exceptional hardship" arguments.
Our specialist lawyers can provide expert advice at all stages of the process from police investigations to handling your case at court. If you have already been disqualified from driving, we can also assist you in making an application to have your disqualification removed.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deal with your case and to ensure that you have access to the best legal advice as and when you need it. All our solicitors have over 20 years of experience in motoring law.
