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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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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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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? 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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Legal Abbreviations Explained (UK): A Guide for Clients Facing Prosecution

Lawyers love our abbreviations! We think this may stem from the need to take detailed contemporaneous notes of court proceedings, interviews and

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Important Sentencing Changes for Motoring Cases from 22 March 2026

The Sentencing Act 2026 brings major reforms to the way courts deal with offenders, particularly those sentenced in the Magistrates’ Court, where

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When Independence Meets Reality: Supporting Your Teen Driver Through a Motoring Offence in the Youth Court

For most parents, helping a teenager learn to drive is a milestone filled with mixed emotions. On one hand, driving marks an exciting step

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Christmas Opening Times 2025

Geoffrey Miller Solicitors are open until 5:00pm on 23rd December 2025. A skeleton team will be available for urgent calls on 29th and 30th December

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The 14-Day NIP Rule: What Every Motorist Should Know

When someone is accused of a motoring offence (for example, speeding), the law requires that they be given timely notice that a prosecution is being

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