Key Stages of Your Case
The following outlines the key stages of your case,

assuming you have entered a guilty plea and a hearing date has been set.

These stages typically include:

Initial Consultation
We will meet with you to discuss the circumstances of your case

and gain aclear understanding of the events leading up to the offence.

Evidence Review
We will carefully examine the initial disclosure and

any further evidence provided.

Based on this, we will advise you on the most appropriate nextsteps.

Witness Statements
If required, we will arrange to take witness statements.

Please note that this service is billed at our standard hourly rates,

as detailed in the pricing transparency guide.

Explanation of Court Procedure
We will walk you through the court process so you are

fully informed about what to expect on the day of your hearing,

including possible sentencing outcomes.

Further Preparation
Where necessary, we will carry out additional preparatory work,

seek further instructions from you, and address any outstanding queries.

Court Representation
On the day of the hearing, we will meet with you beforehand.

We expect to be at court for approximately half a day.

Post-Hearing Discussion
Following the hearing, we will discuss the outcome with you.

If an appeal is required, please note that further charges will apply

for any advice and representation.

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Protecting Your Driving Licence
If you are at risk of penalty points or disqualification,

protecting your driving licence is likely to be a key concern.

In such cases, two primary arguments may help mitigate potential penalties:

Special Reasons
Even if a guilty plea is entered, the court may have discretion not to impose

a disqualification, penalty points, or a fine.

This applies in certain circumstances - such as in drink driving cases -

where disqualification is typically mandatory.

 

Exceptional Hardship
Under the “totting-up” provisions, accumulating 12 or more penalty points
within a three-year period usually results in a minimum six-month driving ban.
However, if we can demonstrate that a ban would cause exceptional hardship,
the court may reduce or even waive the disqualification.
Both of these defences require thorough preparation and careful assessment.

In some instances, supporting documentary or expert evidence

may be necessary. Achieving a favourable outcome often depends

on strong legal advocacy.