We are happy to represent people in the Magistrates’ Court who are charged or summonsed to Court in relation to Road Traffic matters. We have many years experience of these type of offences. We recognise how important it is to have a valid driving licence.

In relation to road traffic offences that can only be dealt with in the Magistrates’ Court, our fees are £600 plus VAT (£720 including VAT) in Coventry and Warwickshire.  This fee covers advice and representation at Court at the first hearing but not trial (in the event of a not guilty plea). 

Specifically, this fee includes:- 

Taking instructions at Court

Considering the evidence with view to finding a defence to the charge

Advice on plea and likely sentence (where appropriate)

Attending on other Court users e.g., Crown Prosecution Service, Probation

Consideration of and advice on Pre-Sentence Reports

Representation in Court

We also offer a one-off appointment service here at our office for a fee of £250 plus VAT (£300 including VAT). During this appointment we will offer advice and assistance (but not representation) on your motoring matter. 

Our full and comprehensive advice, assistance and representation service includes a full explanation of your legal position, whether you have a defence to the charge and, if not, a full explanation of the sentencing options open to the Court and, where appropriate, advice on other ways of keeping your licence (e.g., a special reason for not disqualifying you or that you or those around you would suffer exceptional hardship if you were disqualified under the totting up provisions).

If you case is listed for trial, our fees are based on an hourly rate of £250 plus VAT.  Charges for making telephone calls, writing letters and emails will be charged at £25 plus VAT per item. 

Alternatively, a  fixed fee can be agreed depending on the length of the trial and the work required.

Sometimes, the Court cannot deal with an individual’s case on the day that it is listed to be heard. This may be for a number of reasons e.g., lack of Court time or the matter is adjourned for Pre-Sentence Reports. If the Court adjourns the matter to another day we will charge an additional fee at an agreed rate to attend any further hearings,  which we will discuss with you beforehand.

Our mileage rate is standard at 45p per mile plus VAT.

VAT is payable on all our costs. 

For cases in the Crown Court, Legal Aid is generally available. Please contact us for more information. 

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