Drug Driving Benzoylecgonine (BZE) Case Won At York City Magistrates’ Court

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Overview: Our client from North Yorkshire was accused of drug driving, when the analysis of his blood revealed the presence of benzoylecgonine (the main metabolite of cocaine) to be above the specified limit. For this client, the stakes were high. The case carried the risk of criminal conviction and 12 month disqualification, and the kind … Continue reading Drug Driving Benzoylecgonine (BZE) Case Won At York City Magistrates’ Court

Cannabis ‘In Charge’ Allegation Dropped After Defence Challenges

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Overview: When a young driver was accused of being in charge of a vehicle with THC (the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis) in his blood, and the analysis showed a level above the legal limit, the case might have looked simple on paper. It was not. The evidence showed a far more nuanced picture: … Continue reading Cannabis ‘In Charge’ Allegation Dropped After Defence Challenges

Drug Driving Allegation Dropped After Persistent Defence Challenge

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Overview: Ashworth Motoring Law acted for a young client accused of drug driving and successfully avoided a conviction and disqualification after a long-running and heavily contested case marked by repeated evidential problems. Shortly before the trial, which was due to take place at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, the Prosecution discontinued the case. Background and history of … Continue reading Drug Driving Allegation Dropped After Persistent Defence Challenge

Arrested for drug driving, what should I do?

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Random stop for breath test or drug test

Being arrested for drug driving can be an extremely worrying and stressful experience. Rest assured, by seeking out expert advice and assistance at this stage, you’ve done the very best thing to not only allay your fears, but also to enable the building of the best possible defence later down the line should you need … Continue reading Arrested for drug driving, what should I do?

What is the punishment for drug driving?

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Punishment for drug driving

Drug driving is a serious offence which attracts severe punishment by the Courts. The consequences of a conviction are wide ranging and can last long after your case has been dealt with by the Court. Therefore its vital to engage the highest possible quality of legal representation to fight your corner and argue your case … Continue reading What is the punishment for drug driving?

Are random breath tests or drug tests legal?

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Random stop for breath test or drug test

We could all be stopped in the run up to Christmas, and what happens next could determine whether or not you spend the next few hours in a cell, and ultimately, whether you lose your driving licence. What are your rights? What are you compelled to do? How can you avoid being arrested? This article seeks to help address all of these questions.

Not Guilty! Another driver acquitted of drug driving!

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Motorist acquitted of drug driving tells of his experience as a client of Ashworth Motoring Law following his not guilty verdict.

Another client found NOT GUILTY of Drug Driving

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Drug Driving - Not Guilty! Here's our latest testimonial from a driver who was found not guilty of drug driving after we identified several defences in his case.

Watch Ashworth Motoring Law’s Alison Ashworth on BBC Inside Out

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Motoring Lawyer Alison Ashworth being interviewed on TV

Our Managing Director and Expert Drug Driving Lawyer, Alison Ashworth featured on last night’s Inside Out Programme discussing the very low limits that were set by the 2015 Drug Driving (Specified Limit) Offence.

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Alison is featured in a number of clips from 22.40 onwards and stresses the small amounts of drugs in a person’s system that can be used to charge a driver with an offence. She also highlights a fundamental flaw in the legislation; namely the Prosecution’s inability to rely on a urine sample to secure a conviction

Managing Director Alison Ashworth to appear on BBC’s Inside Out programme

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Drug Driving Expert and Managing Director of Ashworth Motoring Law, Alison Ashworth is to be filmed for BBC’s Inside Out Programme tomorrow, 01 September 2016. Alison Ashworth has spoken out many times in the media to discuss the ‘new’ drug driving offence, appearing on ITV News, BBC 5 Live and in the Guardian and is … Continue reading Managing Director Alison Ashworth to appear on BBC’s Inside Out programme