Frequently Asked Questions

I have received a Notice of intended Prosecution – what do I do?

A Notice of intended prosecution is simply a request for information namely who was the driver of the motor vehicle at the time of the alleged offence.

Your obligation is to provide as much information as you have as to the identity of the driver within 28 days of the Notice.

If you were the driver, and you do not respond within 28 days then you could be charged with Failure to Furnish Driver Details which is punishable by a fine and a mandatory 6 penalty points.


I do not know who was driving the motor vehicle – what do I do?

Often when a vehicle is driven by numerous people then sometimes it is not possible to say who was driving. If you are sent a Notice, the person to whom the Notice is sent is still obliged to provide as much information as possible to identify who could have been driving. Often people will send the Notice back to the police with a covering letter saying they do not know who was driving, provide reasons why they don’t know and giving a list of potential drivers at the time, who could be family members or employees. The key is that the individual sent the Notice must provide as much information as possible to assist in identifying the driver.


I have been stopped by police and have been told I will be reported – what happens next?

You will more than likely receive a summons with a court date. Sometimes you will hear nothing at all. If you do receive a court date and wish to discuss representation then please feel free to call me.


I have been charged with drink driving and have been bailed to attend court – what do I do?

It is possible to defend prosecutions for drink driving on a technical, procedural and legal basis. If you wish to discuss your case, feel free to call and we can discuss your options.


I have received a summons and have to attend court – what do I do?

If you wish to discuss legal representation then call me on my mobile for a free legal consultation.


I am facing a prosecution and I’m in danger of losing my license if I get any more points – is there anything I can do?

Feel free to call me to discuss the case. We can always consider contesting the case. If you do receive more than 12 points on your licence then you will be subject to a disqualification unless you can demonstrate that you would suffer an exceptional hardship by losing your license. I can advise you and represent you at each and every stage of the case.


Will I get legal aid?

There have been wholesale changes in relation to the granting of applications for legal aid.

Motoring offences can have a dramatic effect on people’s lives, but it is almost impossible to get legal aid for them.

I provide an exclusive, private service at reasonable cost to my client. Due to my level of success for the majority of my clients, their costs will ultimately be paid by the courts.