Court Hearing – Not Guilty Charge £495 + VAT
Not Guilty Pleas to all Charges, eg drink driving, in the Magistrates' Court
The Not Guilty Charge Service relates to the defence of all arrestable offences such as drink driving, dangerous driving etc.
It is designed for Clients who wish to dispute any motoring offence to be heard in the Magistrates' Court but for which a custodial sentence could be imposed.
Motor Lawyers will handle all aspects of preparing the defence, to include obtaining and reviewing all prosecution evidence, advising you fully as to the implications of same and all action required to oppose such evidence.
In addition, Motor Lawyers will undertake all peripheral preparation, drafting of correspondence, negotiation (to include if appropriate plea bargaining) etc.
You will be appraised of all developments by email/telephone updates and thus only have to liaise with ourselves as opposed to any other party.
Further, it covers all work for any interlocutory hearings, drafting of a defence statement to be lodged with the Court/the Crown Prosecution Service.
Please note that where cases are successfully defended, Motor Lawyers will automatically request and would normally receive full payment of your costs from central funds so your fees would therefore be reimbursed.
Barrister Fees
A Barrister's fee will be charged in addition to our set fee.
We will negotiate the Barrister's fees on your behalf and approve same with you prior to instructing the Barrister.
Motor Lawyers obtain preferential rates when instructing Barristers.
Whilst their fees will vary according to experience, location and the complexity of the case, for straight forward attendances in the Magistrates' Court, you should expect a fee from £250 + VAT.
Even in the most complex cases, the fee should not exceed £500 + VAT.
The fee agreed will include presentation of the case, all preparation and reading time on the part of the Barrister, any pre–hearing discussion with you, travel time and waiting time.
As with ourselves, the amount of the fee is agreed in advance. There are no hidden costs.
Please note, that if you require representation at more than one hearing, the Barrister will charge a fee for each attendance.
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