Drink Driving
Drink Driving. This was my second offence within 3 years. I was caught bang to rights by the police and intended to plead ‘Guilty’ but had concerns about the severity of the sentence and the effect it would have on my working career. The last thing I wanted was a longer ban than necessary and a community penalty with conditions such as a curfew and tag (which in my case was a great possibility). A friend of mine gave me Sunil’s details as he had been really pleased with the outcome of his case. I contacted Sunil, finding him to be friendly yet professional. Also meeting with him prior to my day in court to ensure both of us were prepared. My day in court Sunil got me the best possible result (the minimum ban and a fine). I paid extra for this specialist but have no doubt he was worth every penny.
Reply from KentTrafficLaw
The courts have a wide array of sentencing powers for offences such as drink driving from an immediate prison sentence to community penalties to fines. As you point out community penalties can be very harsh indeed sometimes comprising hundreds of hours of work and being combined with tagged curfews, for example (just one option). A ban is always ordered. However, the length of the ban and the severity of the sentencing are matters in the discretion of the court. Therefore, even on a 'Guilty' plea there is potentially a marked difference between the harshest and most lenient of potential sentences for any given offence. Therefore, the aim is always to get the most lenient sentence possible. I am glad this was achieved in your case. Thank you for your review.