Reports released in the press today suggest that the government is recruiting a panel of scientists to look into drug-driving limits to try and make it easier to secure convictions. At present the law requires the CPS to prove beyond reasonable doubt that a driver’s actions have been impaired... read more

It's that time again; when after a hard year of working, people get to let their hair down over Christmas and New Year.  It’s also the time of year when the police start their drink drive awareness campaigns and start a clampdown on motorists.  Through increased awareness of the risks... read more

Following on from employment seminars hosted by Lanyon Bowdler earlier this year, both myself and Richard Murrall promised to update delegates on any successful prosecutions under the new Bribery Act, which came into force a few months ago. I can now confirm that Munir Yakub Patel, a court... read more

Reports in the press today suggest the government is planning to introduce a new criminal offence of Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving.  The new offence will carry a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment. The current maximum penalty for Dangerous Driving is two years... read more

Recently released figures by the Police show a 15% increase in the number of young drivers (under 25), failing or refusing to take a breath test. These statistics are supported by research from the RAC, that almost 1 in 4 young drivers had driven when they suspected they were over the drink... read more