Perhaps one of the most well-known areas of law, criminal law keeps the justice system ticking. If you're looking to work in a contentious area of law, helping people through difficult and complex times in their lives, criminal law could be for you. It's also a core area of law, so if you're studying for a qualifying law degree, it's good to get to grips with what it involves now.
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Criminal law covers some of the most series issues in society, such as murder, rape or robbery. Opportunities are available for criminal lawyers in both private and public practice.
To be a criminal lawyer, you should be street-smart, quick on your feet and have a thorough understanding of criminal law, procedures and the functioning of the judicial system.
Britannia Solicitors offer robust criminal defence services to drivers facing motoring charges. Prosecutions for road traffic offences are brought under The Highways Act 1980, the Road Traffic Act 1988, or the Criminal Damage Act 1971. The Highway Code sets out the rules for motorists using the public highway. In 2013, the government proposed tougher sentences for motoring offences and driving offences, enabling the police to hand out more fixed penalty notices for careless driving. However, new stealth speed cameras introduced in April 2014 – Highways Agency Digital Enforcement Camera System 3 – mean more motorists are being fined for speeding offences than ever before. There have also been changes car tax discs and licences, with DVLA fines of up to £1,000 for not updating a photo card on a licence. Keeping up-to-date with changes to motoring law has never been more important – and whether motorists are facing charges for minor driving offences or more serious motoring offences, Britannia solicitors offer expert legal advice on all motoring charges, including: Driving while disqualified Driving while using your mobile Failure to stop & report an accident Drink driving Impaired driving Driving without insurance Applying for early reinstatement of a driving licence Motor cycling offences Speeding offences Totting up and disqualification Dangerous driving Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving Causing death by dangerous driving Indictable road traffic offences Appeals against a road traffic conviction These offences do not require legal representation, but we have provided information on them for your reference: Driving without MOT Appealing parking fines Driving with worn tyres The information below is to provide details of our fees for Summary only motoring offences such as Speeding, Failing to Provide the Identity of a driver, No Insurance, Drink Drive, Drug Drive, Driving whilst disqualified and Due Care. We will be happy to assist you in identifying whether you are charged with a summary only motoring offence.