Motorist acquitted of drug driving tells of his experience as a client of Ashworth Motoring Law following his not guilty verdict.
Not Guilty! Another driver acquitted of drug driving!
Watch Ashworth Motoring Law’s Alison Ashworth on BBC Inside Out
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. Click the following link to view the programme: 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
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
What sentence can a drug driver expect?
Firstly, there are two drug driving offences: Section 4 Road Traffic Act 1998 Driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Section 5a Road Traffic Act 1988 – Driving with a proportion of a controlled drug over the specified limit. Sentence for people who are found guilty of driving whilst under the influence of drugs: Someone … Continue reading What sentence can a drug driver expect?
What is the cocaine drug driving limit?
It is an offence to drive with cocaine or its metabolite; benzoylecgonine in your system at a level which is above the specified limit, regardless of whether your manner of driving is affected. How Cocaine affects driving: Taking cocaine can make a person feel more alert, and produce an increase in focus and attention. You’d … Continue reading What is the cocaine drug driving limit?
What is the cannabis drug driving limit?
What is the cannabis drug driving limit? How much weed can you smoke before being over the limit? How long do you need to wait before driving? Our latest article tackles these questions:
STILL no Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Driving!
Over one year since the new “specified limit” drug driving law was introduced and there are STILL no sentencing guidelines in place to regulate the way that offenders are punished.This article by expert drug driving lawyer Alison Ashworth explains how this could lead to potential injustice across the Country
Ashworth Motoring Law on the Radio
Expert Drug Driving Solicitor, Alison Ashworth of Ashworth Motoring Law will be going live on Chorley FM today at 12:00pm to discuss the Drug Driving Law, and considering why there has been such an increase in the number of arrests for this controversial offence.
Listen again to our live radio interview on drug driving
Listen to a clip of specialist drug driving solicitor Alison Ashworth discussing the drug driving law live on air explaining why so many people are being arrested for drug driving offences. In this interview, we discuss the drugalyser device, and highlight the low drug driving limits which have been set by the Section 5A Drug Driving Law
One Year on, the legal System is STILL not ready for the Drug Driving law, Major problems remain
Drug Driving Expert Alison Ashworth concludes that there are major problems with the drug driving law which are making it impossible for those who've been arrested for drug driving to have a fair trial. Drugalysers don't work, there aren't enough labs to analyse blood samples for drugs, and the police are making mistakes in the drug driving procedure. Call our advice line for free legal advice regarding the Section 5A Drug Driving Offence on 0330 33 22 770. Our expert drug driving solicitors defend drug driving offences.