Motoring offences Cost & Service: Fixed fee

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Our fees and some of our expenses are subject to VAT (currently 20%)

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Drink driving offence, guilty plea – fixed fee £1,000 plus vat 

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Fee includes:

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• 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

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The fee does not include:

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• 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.

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• 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 £400).

• 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 [e.g. half a day].

• We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.

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These prices on the website are indications only based upon standard type of cases. Following the initial consultation with you we will provide you with a quote/estimate. This will be contained in our client care letter and it will take precedence and is the price you will be required to pay.

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Who will deal with you case?

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Matters of this nature are usually dealt with our Brian Coulter​.