Motoring Offences Fees

* By Microsoft Teams or telephone
** Initial meeting by Microsoft Teams or telephone and then balance of time in person/Teams etc as preferred.

The following are not included in the scope of work or fee quote. If necessary they are chargeable on a time spent basis at the respective hourly rate:

1. Trials and preparation of exceptional hardship/special reasons arguments
2. Obtaining witness evidence and drafting of witness statements
3. Obtaining expert evidence (additional fees will apply)
4. Travel to court and associated expenses, where required
5. More than one court hearing.

The fixed fee is required at the time of the instruction.

VAT¹ is charged at the standard rate, currently 20%.

Key stages of your matter

The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.

• Meet with the fee earner to provide instructions on what happened.
• We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
• Arranging to take witness statements if necessary (this will have an additional cost that will be provided at point of instruction).
• We will explain the court procedure to you so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.
• We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up questions you have.
• We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
• We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court.
• We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.