Duncan Emmerson and Michael Robinson are both specialist criminal law litigators and advocates. Duncan was previously a partner at Freedman Hamilton and Emmerson which was one of Sunderland's busiest criminal practices.

Motoring Offences

Whether you have been charged or have received a notice of intended prosecution or a summons, we can assist you with any road traffic matter. Such offences often result in significant fines, penalty points and driving disqualifications being imposed.

We recognise how important your licence is to you and how losing it could have devastating affects on both your job and your family. Therefore, it is imperative that you contact our specialist team of Solicitors to receive clear advice on the options available to you in relation to the precise road traffic prosecution you face. We act for individuals and companies, especially when a key member of staff may lose their licence. We can help you keep your licence using the Special Reasons procedure.

Funding and Motoring Offences

You should be aware that legal aid is not generally available for motoring offences, unless they are of the most serious kind. We recognise how difficult it is, when faced with impending court proceedings for a motoring offence, when so much is so potentially at stake. It is essential that you receive the right advice from the start. We offer a specialised fixed fee arrangement for these offences; please contact our office on 0191 567 6667 for further details.

In successful cases we will apply for a 'Defendant's Costs Order' which in most cases will result in a proportion, if not all, of your legal fees being recovered.

We are used to dealing with all types of motoring offence, including:

Causing death by dangerous driving
Causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs
Dangerous driving
12 points – Totting up
Driving whilst disqualified
Driving or attempting to drive whilst unfit through drink or drugs (drink driving)
Being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst unfit through drink or drugs
Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Failing to stop after an accident and give particulars or report an accident
Driving a motor vehicle whilst uninsured
Careless driving
Failure of the registered keeper of the vehicle to give information of the identify of the driver
Tachograph offences
All Road Haulage offences
All Speeding matters, cameras, Gatso, speed guns etc
Document offences

We have experts who can minimise your chances of disqualification and keep you on the road. For advice and assistance tailored to your personal circumstances do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team.

Our offices are based in the easy to access central locations of Gosforth near Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland

For more information ask to speak to
Michael Robinson, Duncan Emmerson
or Simon Jenkins on:

Newcastle: 0191 284 6989
Sunderland: 0191 567 6667

Or complete our Online Enquiry Form