Dangerous Driving/Death By Dangerous Driving

These offences carry very serious penalties and there is a high risk of imprisonment or disqualification.

Usually such cases are dealt with in the Magistrates Court however in certain circumstances they may be heard before a Jury in a Crown Court. In the Magistrate Court the maximum penalty is 6 months' imprisonment, a fine of up to £5,000 and a disqualification. If the case is dealt with in a Crown Court the maximum penalty is 2 years' imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a disqualification for 1 year. We can help ensure, where appropriate that your case is dealt with in the Magistrates Court where the maximum penalties are lower and proceedings more informal.

We will carefully research your case, obtain medical or technical evidence if required to support your case and we can provide you with specialist representation in either a Magistrates Court or Crown Court to ensure an acquittal

Where there is no doubt that an offence has been committed then we may be able to help you negotiate for the charges to be changed to a less serious offence, such as careless driving and thereby reduce the penalty that you receive.

If you require advice or representation please call 020 8301 4884 or email us on enquiries@alettashaw.co.uk