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New Magistrates’ Court Listing Guidance for 2026: What It Could Mean for Motoring Law Defendants

Being prosecuted for a motoring offence is stressful enough without the added uncertainty of repeated hearings, late changes and lengthy delays

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26 Years of Geoffrey Miller Solicitors: Looking Back, but Definitely Moving Forward

October is always a significant month for me because it marks the anniversary of Geoffrey Miller Solicitors. This October, we celebrate 26 years.

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The Law Does Not Ask Whether You Were Menopausal

Menopause, Anxiety and Failing to Provide a Specimen: Could It Be a Defence?

For many women, the menopause is not simply a collection of hot flushes and disrupted sleep.  It can involve significant physical and psychological

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Importance of Proper Record Keeping

Reasonable Force, Police Powers and the Importance of Proper Record Keeping

Most people accept that police officers sometimes need to use force. Officers may need to: Prevent crime. Make arrests. Protect the public. Protect

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Criminal Court

Case Study: How Criminal Procedure Rules Compliance Resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict!

At Geoffrey Miller Solicitors, we regularly advise clients that drink driving and drug driving cases are not simply about the evidence. The rules

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Drink driving

Aggravating Features and Mitigating Factors: Why Two Similar Cases Can Produce Very Different Sentences

One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the belief that sentencing is simply a mathematical exercise. Many motorists assume that once

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Driving Licence

Think Twice Before Naming Another Driver: The Serious Legal Consequences of NIP Scams

When a letter stating a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) arrives at your door, it is understandable to feel stressed. Whether you have been

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Learners Test

Funny Driving Test Stories from the UK – You’re Not the Only One

For many learner drivers, the driving test can feel like one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. Weeks, months or even years of lessons

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Police Interviews: What You Need to Know Before You Say a Word

Being asked to attend a police interview is often the first formal step in a criminal investigation. It can feel informal, particularly if you are

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When Does “Driving” Begin?

When Does “Driving” Begin? A Key 2026 Court of Appeal Decision Explained

A recent Court of Appeal decision,has provided important clarification on what amounts to “driving” under the Road Traffic Act 1988. This is a

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Is it legal to drive barefoot? – Joelle Grogan from The Law Show investigates.

Dr Joelle Grogan from The Law Show interviews Jeanette Miller on BBC Sounds to ask if its legal to drive

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Are Multiple Driving Offences Treated as Happening on the “Same Occasion”?

When facing multiple motoring allegations, the distinction between offences occurring on the “same occasion” versus “separate occasions” can

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