DRIVING OFFENCES

(VAT is 20%)

Motoring Offences

If you are facing disqualification for a driving offence, please contact us.

We can agree to charge fixed fees but can also agree to work on an hourly rate basis. We are able to provide estimated costs that you can incur during your matter. Below is an estimate of costs as a guide only, but we can give an accurate cost assessment once we have full details of your matter.

Speeding Offences (Guilty Plea)

• For written representation on a speeding offence, defence costs are between £250.00 and £500.00 excluding VAT.
• Representation for a guilty plea in Court will cost between £600.00 and £1200.00 excluding VAT.

Exceptional Hardship / Totting Up Penalty Points (Guilty Plea )

• Representation costs are between £500.00 and £1000.00 excluding VAT.

Drink Driving / Drug Driving / Failing to Provide a Specimen

• Guilty Plea – £250.00 – £500.00 excluding VAT.
• Guilty Plea and Special Reasons – £750.00 – £1500.00 excluding VAT.
• Not Guilty Plea and trial – £1000.00 – £2500.00 excluding VAT.

What do these prices include?

Not Guilty Plea estimates are based on the first hearing and a maximum one-day trial. Estimates do not include additional disbursements such as travel costs and expert report fees.

• Any costs caused by adjournment.
• Preparation or advice in respect of interim hearings.
• Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal.
• Work related to any further case management hearings or pre-trial review.
• Any interim applications to the court.
• Any additional instructions from you or changes to instructions from you.
• Any work caused by delayed provision of information or instructions from you.
• Any issues caused or raised by disclosure, evidence, or CPS correspondence.

Guilty Plea prices include:

• Initial meeting to ascertain the facts of your case and take instructions.
• Necessary correspondence and contact with your lawyer.
• Reviewing evidence necessary to your particular case.
• Advice regarding the case, Court process (if necessary), and what to expect.
• Meeting at court prior to the hearing.
• Representation at a Court hearing.
• Necessary advice and assistance post-hearing.

How long will it take?

For guilty plea cases, this will depend on the court date for the final hearing. For not guilty pleas, the average timespan is 3–6 months. Each case is individual and we can give you an indication of this during an initial consultation.

Who will carry out the work?

• Director assisted by Solicitor.
• Solicitor/Director assisted by Trainee Solicitors or a Paralegal.

All work is supervised by a senior Director, who retains ultimate responsibility and conduct of matters.

Hourly Rates

• Senior Director (4+ years) – £220 – £290 plus VAT.
• Director or Solicitor (2+ years) – £170 – £240 plus VAT.
• Paralegals/Trainee Solicitors – £130 plus VAT.

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Barrister fees, Expert fees, or translator fees. We handle payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Our clients are responsible for expenses incurred on their matter. These expenses are separate from our own costs and are payable in addition. Depending on the nature of your matter, we will explain what those expenses are.

Examples of disbursements include:

• Barrister or Counsel fees to obtain a legal opinion and/or represent a hearing
  usually cost between £500.00 and £1500.00 plus VAT. A quotation can be provided upon request.
• Interpreter fees are usually £30.00 plus VAT per hour, where applicable.
  A quotation can be provided upon request.
• Independent expert reports (for example, medical experts) usually cost between
  £500.00 and £1500.00 plus VAT. These are not required in many cases; we will let
  you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report necessary.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Our costs are subject to VAT. Where an expert is registered for VAT purposes, their fee would also be subject to VAT. VAT is currently charged at 20% of the quoted fee.