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?
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
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?
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:
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
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 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
In this article, expert drug driving solicitor, Alison Ashworth explains how the police test for drug driving. We explain how the drugalyser device works and how else the police might test you for drug driving. If you've been arrested for drug driving and want to discuss your case with a specialist drug driving solicitor, call 0330 33 22 770 for free initial advice. Our drug driving solicitors defend drug driving offences.
