I have received a court summons for a driving offence, what do I do?

For a free telephone consultation, call 07715 412799 or send us a text or whatsapp message. You will be able to speak to an expert driving offence lawyer.

Why choose Driving Justice?

Driving Justice is a trade name of William Smout, barrister. William has been an expert criminal barrister for twenty years and has practiced in top tier chambers such as 9BR Chambers and St Philips Chambers before setting up his own practice. He has a wealth of experience in driving offences and criminal law. You can speak to him directly for guidance. Please call today.

Where are you based?

William is based in Worcester but frequently travels the country and can represent you in any court in England or Wales.

Will I be disqualified from driving?

Whether you are disqualified from driving depends on a number of factors including whether you plead guilty, what the driving offence is, your previous driving record and whether there is a ‘special reason’ for not disqualifying you. If you have reached 12 points on your licence, you may also be able to argue ‘exceptional hardship’ and that you should not receive a driving ban. Please call 07715 412799 for further advice.

Will I go to prison for a driving offence?

Whether or not the sentence is ultimately a custodial sentence will depend on the seriousness of the offence and the available mitigation. The seriousness of an offence is assessed with reference to harm and culpability, often with the use of sentencing guidelines. If the offence is of a serious nature, such as causing serious injury by dangerous driving, even in the lowest category of seriousness, the starting point is one year in prison. However, a sentence of two years of less can be suspended which means that there would not be an immediate prison sentence, subject to the satisfactory completion of probation appointments and unpaid work for example and that there are no further offences committed within the operation of the suspended sentence. Please contact Driving Justice on 07715 412799 for further advice.