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?
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?
This year has marked outstanding success in our defence of all motoring offences, with particular success in defending drug driving offences. One of our recent clients has kindly provided the following client testimonial to let other drivers know about the quality of the service he received. When asked what he liked most about our business, … Continue reading Drug Driving – Acquitted!
As described in our article on “are random drink or drug tests legal”, you can be asked to undergo a roadside drug test if either: The officer reasonably suspects you’ve consumed drugs;The officer reasonably suspects you’ve committed a motoring offence;You’ve been involved in an accident; If you’ve never done drugs, or haven’t for several months, … Continue reading What to expect during a roadside drug test
Motorist acquitted of drug driving tells of his experience as a client of Ashworth Motoring Law following his not guilty verdict.
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.
We are delighted to publish our latest testimonial from one of our clients who was accused of drug driving:
"I am a mechanic and unknowingly after smoking cannabis was stopped 15hrs later by police and was blood tested and my THC levels were double the limit, and was charged with driving under the influence of drugs. I was devastated and needed help, I did a search and Ashworth motoring law came up. I emailed them and they got back to me right away. They took on my case and dealt with it very professionally and made this upsetting time so much better. They took all the relief and explained everything in detail and would 100% recommend them. Read on for more!
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
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
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?
