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Motoring
Dangerous Driving Offence - Case Dropped

Our client was charged with a driving offence which he did not commit. We worked quickly to show the prosecution that this was a case of mistaken identity by obtaining a signed statement from the actual perpetrator of the offence. This resulted in the case being dropped.

Magistrates CourtCase discontinued by the prosecutionDate posted: 26 Sep 2025
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Nicola Tyers | Associate Solicitor
Client Caught Speeding for Third Time Avoids Ban

Our client was caught speeding at 85 mph in a 60 mph zone. He already had 6 points on his licence. We thoroughly prepared the case and instructed an expert motoring barrister to attend court which resulted in our client avoiding a driving disqualification.

Magistrates CourtAvoided a driving disqualificationDate posted: 24 Sep 2025
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Jamie Dickson | Solicitor
Low Level Fine Received for Being Drunk on an Aircraft

Our client was charged with recklessly endangering others on an aircraft whilst intoxicated. He accepted the allegation. We ensured that our client's mitigating factors were highlighted to the court, and this resulted in a low level fine being issued.

Magistrates CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 12 Jun 2025
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Robert Bailey | Alumni
Driving under the influence of drugs - discontinued

Our client was stopped by police who could smell cannabis and alcohol inside of the vehicle. He was subsequently charged with driving whilst unfit. We challenged this decision in light of forensic evidence and the prosecution withdrew the charge at his plea hearing.

Magistrates CourtCase discontinued by the prosecutionDate posted: 21 Feb 2025
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Sara Longden | Associate Director
Low Fine & Minor Ban for Serious Driving Conviction

Our client was charged with failing to provide a blood sample for officers. He pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity but the level of alcohol in his system and the seriousness of the crash meant that a harsh sentence was likely.

Magistrates CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 04 Feb 2025
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Thomas O'Brien | Senior Paralegal
Suspended Sentence Received for Dangerous Driving

We were approached by our client's father after he received a sentencing date at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court in relation to a charge of dangerous driving and failing to stop for the police.

Thanks to our careful preparation our client received a suspended sentence.

Crown CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 31 Jan 2025
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Robert Bailey | Alumni
Client avoids prison for possession of Class A drugs

Our client was referred to us after he was charged with possession of cocaine. Even though the amount found was significant, we were able to secure the lowest possible sentence and ensure he avoided custody.

Magistrates CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 18 Sep 2024
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Jamie Dickson
Jamie Dickson | Solicitor
Client Receives Community Order for Drug-Driving

Our client was arrested in July 2023 after being pulled over while driving on a main road in Stockport with over four times the legal limit of Cocaine and Benzoylglycine in her system. She was charged with two offences of drug driving and a community order was issued.

Magistrates CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 30 Apr 2024
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Liam Kotrie | Director
MMS client accused of motoring offences receives NFA

Our client had been disqualified from driving and was alleged by police to have been using a work van during the disqualification period and without a licence or insurance.

We drafted a prepared statement and left the police with no choice but to end their case.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 22 Mar 2024
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Robert Bailey | Alumni
Suspended Sentence Received in Dangerous Driving Case

We were approached by our client's family to represent their son at his sentencing after he pleaded guilty to a dangerous driving charge.

We were able to successfully persuade a Crown Court judge to suspend his sentence due to his age, professional work and promising future.

Crown CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 11 Aug 2023
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Robert Bailey | Alumni
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