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

Recent Motoring Law Case Results:

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Ashworth Motoring Law provides specialist representation to drivers who have been accused of committing a motoring offence. Below is a selection of the successful outcomes (not guilty verdicts) we have secured for our clients in the most popular offence categories. All motoring law case results are anonymised to protect client confidentiality. This page is updated … Continue reading Recent Motoring Law Case Results:

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

In Charge of Vehicle with Drugs in Blood Exceeding the Limit –  Charges Dismissed: A Case Study in Specialist Defence

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Overview: Ashworth Motoring Law successfully defended a motorist who faced two charges under 5A(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 of being in charge of a vehicle whilst the proportion of controlled drugs in their blood was said to have exceed the prescribed legal limits. Through careful case preparation, persistent challenge to the prosecution's failures, … Continue reading In Charge of Vehicle with Drugs in Blood Exceeding the Limit –  Charges Dismissed: A Case Study in Specialist Defence

Drug Driving Arrests Continue To Rise

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Figures published by Essex Police show that 1,047 people were arrested for suspected drug driving during the first five months of 2026, compared with 470 arrests for suspected drink driving. A further enforcement operation reported on 24 July resulted in 15 drug-driving arrests and one drink-driving arrest. This picture widely mirrors the growing trend throughout … Continue reading Drug Driving Arrests Continue To Rise

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?

New sentencing guideline for the drug driving (specified limit) offence

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As of 01 July 2023, we finally have a definitive sentencing guideline in place for the offence of drug driving (driving a motor vehicle whilst over the specified drug limit), over 8 years after the law came into force. Until now, the Courts were sentencing drug drivers with reference to a guidance document which did … Continue reading New sentencing guideline for the drug driving (specified limit) offence

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?

Government proposals for tougher sentencing on illegal drug users

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Being caught with illegal drugs in your vehicle can lead to a requirement to take part in a roadside drug test, leading to possible prosecution for drug driving. Now under new proposals, harsher punishments, including confiscation of driving licences are being considered for possessing the drug itself. The home office’s latest press release explains: "So-called … Continue reading Government proposals for tougher sentencing on illegal drug users