DRINK DRIVE SENTENCING
DRINK DRIVE SENTENCING
After browsing several other companies online, which didn’t give me confidence as it appeared they had inflated ratings and things like 98% success (what does that mean)They just didn’t feel right - too shiny and full of stats. I stumbled across Kent Traffic Law's, it wasn’t all flashy like the others and just felt genuine and the reviews were good. I did my research and kept coming back to Kent Traffic Law’s site. I contacted them by telephone very nervous, the call was answered almost immediately and Sunil could tell I was nervous. He was able to calm me down and explain the process after just a few questions. He thoroughly explained what he would do and differences between his work vs. others. I felt listened to, he understood my issue (which wasn’t great). And gave me options. I agreed to hire him and we had constant contact. Unfortunately the CPS didn’t act fast so we were getting close to the court date without the correct papers. Luckily they came through and after Sunil changed his conference twice for me, we got there. I had some medical records which again I got at them last minute. We had our conference, again nerves got the best of me. Sunil easily put me at ease. We went through the case thoroughly and what I could expect as a sentence (again not great). The conference is very important 1. To meet and 2. To review the case and what to expect at court. Court day arrives (nerves are shredded). I met Sunil in a side room and he explain what would happen. We went through the papers again and I managed to find some more which helped join the dots with the others. I think with Sunil’s experience and evidence in Court I received the best possible outcome. Can’t recommend enough. Thanks Sunil.
Reply from KentTrafficLaw
The initial enquiry is important and so I personally answer. Just as in your case most people have initial queries which it is helpful to answer straightaway. Then it is easier to make an assessment as to whether we wish to work together. In all of my cases, as with you, I personally meet the client to discuss the facts of the case as well as to establish the nature of your mitigation (which partly stems from the facts of the case and partly from your personal background). We go through the prosecution case papers together at this meeting (if we meet before we have obtained them you derive less benefit from the meeting which is why we put it back twice to ensure we had read them before we met). I also give advice at the meeting as to any steps you should take in advance of your court date. This varies widely from client to client but, in your case, you followed up to obtain the documents we needed. On the day in court we both arrived early (I personally attend; I don't delegate to a junior barrister or a local solicitor in any circumstances). I answered your last minute questions and we discussed matters again and ensured we were both completely ready. Then, fortunately, we were called on first. (I always prefer this if possible in case any other Defendant is sentenced harshly in a case where the alcohol level is similar to that of my client. Once a harsh sentence has been meted out in a case with a similar alcohol level it can mean it is harder for my client to obtain the result we have targeted - as the courts tend to keep to a standard once it has been set). In the end we obtained the result we sought. I am pleased you were happy with the outcome. Thank you for posting your review.