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Legal Aid For Motoring Offences

Legal Aid for Motoring Offences

Legal Aid for Motoring Offences

Children and Youths are likely to be able to obtain Legal aid for Motoring Offences.

Legal aid is not usually available to adults for motoring offences unless:

  • There is a real risk of imprisonment
  • The case is exceptionally serious
  • You meet the financial eligibility criteria
  • We will advise you immediately if you qualify

Benefits of Private Funding

  • Faster progress with no legalaid delays
  • Your choice of solicitor, ensuring specialist expertise
  • Clear fixed fees and full cost certainty
  • Tailored preparation with time focused on your case

AT A GLANCE – FIXED FEE FOR MOTORING OFFENCES

(MAGISTRATES COURT)

Type of Hearing Fixed Fee
SINGLE Hearing within London (no trial) – case concluding on same day £850 – £1500
plus VAT
SINGLE Hearing outside London (no trial) – case concluding on same day £1200 – £2000
plus VAT
NOT GUILTY PLEA Hearing within London and 2 nd Hearing for Trial (up to 1 day) £1750 – £2500
plus VAT
NOT GUILTY PLEA Hearing outside London and 2 nd Hearing for Trial (up to 1 day) £2500 – £3000
plus VAT
ADDITIONAL HEARING DATES – including Case Management Hearings, Sentencing (if not already dealt with on day of trial), additional trial days, within London £750
plus VAT
ADDITIONAL HEARING DATES – including Case Management Hearings, Sentencing (if not already dealt with on day of trial), additional trial days, outside London £900
plus VAT

THE ABOVE FEES DO NOT INCLUDE DISBURSEMENTS SUCH AS EXPERT REPORTS, BARRISTERS (IF REQUESTED) OR TRAVEL COSTS – VAT may be payable on disbursements depending on the supplier.

VAT is added at a rate of 20% – VAT NO: 740 475 537

All work is carried out by qualified solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

Overview

We are able to provide representation under legal aid funding in certain cases. Whether you qualify depends on two tests set by the Legal Aid Agency.

Interests of Justice Test

This test considers the seriousness of the case and whether it is in the public interest for you to have legal representation.
You are more likely to qualify if:

  • You face a risk of imprisonment
  • The case is complex
  • You have previous convictions
  • You are vulnerable
  • The case involves legal or evidential issues

Means Test

Your financial circumstances are assessed to determine whether you qualify for legal aid in full, with a contribution, or not at all.
This assessment considers:

  • Income
  • Outgoings
  • Savings
  • Any partner’s income (in some cases)

If you do not qualify, we can discuss fixed fees or private funding options.

Police Station Representation

Advice and representation at the police station is free of charge under legal aid, regardless of your income. This applies whether you are:

-Under arrest
-Attending voluntarily
- Invited for an interview under caution

Magistrates’ Court

Legal aid may be available depending on:
- The seriousness of the allegation
- Whether you face a real risk of imprisonment
- Your financial circumstances

Crown Court

Most Crown Court cases qualify for legal aid. You may be asked to make a monthly contribution if your income is above a certain level. If you are acquitted, contributions are refunded.

If You Do Not Qualify:

If you do not qualify for legal aid, or if you prefer to instruct us privately, we offer:
-Fixed fees

How To Apply

We complete the legal aid application with you and submit it.