Motoring Offences Pricing

Summary only motoring offence including drink driving offence, guilty plea - fixed fee £500.00 inc vat @ 20% (£416.67 + VAT £83.33)

Fee includes:
•2 hours attendance/preparation:
•considering evidence
•taking your instructions
•providing advice on likely sentence
•Attendance and representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court

The fee does not include:
•instruction of any expert witnesses
•taking statements from any witnesses
•advice and assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing
•advice or assistance in relation to any appeal

The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.
•Meet with your solicitor to provide instructions on what happened.
•We will consider initial disclosure and any other evidence and provide advice.
•Arranging to take any witness statements if necessary (this will have an additional cost, of up to a maximum £250.00 per hour).
•We will explain the court procedure to you so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.
•We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.
•We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
•We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court.
We anticipate being at court for half a day, but this can depend on the court listing arrangements.
•We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.

If you wish to find out further details then please contact us on 01743 248148 or by email.

Please note that prices are correct as of 6th December 2018.