Fees General Litigation

DRINK DRIVING OFFENCE, GUILTY PLEA

Range of fees £1,500.00 plus 20% VAT to £2,500 plus 20% VAT.

Fee includes:

  • 2 hours attendance/preparation:
    • considering evidence;
    • taking your instructions;
    • providing advice on likely sentence.
  • Attendance and representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court.

The fee does not include:

  • instruction of any expert witnesses;
  • taking statements from any witnesses;
  • advice and assistance in relation to a special reason hearing;
  • advice or assistance in relation to any appeal.

The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.

  • Meet with your solicitor to provide instructions on what happened;
  • We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice;
  • Arranging to take any witness statements if necessary. There will be an additional cost plus 20% VAT as applicable depending on the number of witnesses;
  • We will explain the court procedure to you, so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court;
  • We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have;
  • We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day;
  • We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court. We anticipate being at court for [e.g. half a day];
  • We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost;
  • is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.