We offer
- Motoring offence, summary only - Trial & Guilty Plea
- Guilty Plea Agreed Fee: £500 + VAT (20% = £100)
- Trial Fees from: £1000 + VAT (at the current rate of 20% = £200)
What is included?
- Attendance and/or preparation
- Considering evidence
- Taking your instructions
- Providing advice on likely sentence
- Attendance and representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court
What is not included?
- Instruction of any expert witnesses
- Taking statements from any witnesses
- Advice and assistance in relation to a Special Reasons [i] [ii] hearing
- Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal
Understanding Summary Only Offences and Special Reasons in Traffic Violations
- [i]A summary only offence is an offence which can only be tried in the magistrates' court. There are exceptions. Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (CJA 1988) offences specified in the Act can be tried on indictment by a jury if they are linked to an offence triable only in the Crown Court. The principal summary only offences are:
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Careless and inconsiderate driving
- Failing to give information as to the identity of the driver
- Failing to stop or report
- Speeding
- [ii] Special Reasons pertain exclusively to situations where the accused has been found or has pleaded guilty and now faces disqualification unless he/she can persuade the Court that the circumstances of the offence are such that it would be unjust to impose a ban.
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Meet with you to provide instructions and gather information about what happened. Consider initial disclosure and any other evidence to provide clear and realistic advice. Explain the court procedure and the sentencing options available so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing.
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Conduct further preparatory work, obtain additional instructions from you if appropriate, and answer any follow-up queries.
Family Law
INITIAL APPOINTMENTS
If legal aid is available for the type of case, you require assistance with we offer a free legal aid assessment.
If legal aid is unavailable, we offer fixed fee initial advice for family law matters At Chivers Solicitors, we want to ensure that as many people as possible can have access to professional legal advice should they be in a time of need. Therefore, we offer all private paying family law clients a fixed fee initial meeting where you can talk about your case and receive expert legal advice regarding your situation. The meeting is for an hour and the cost of is £100 + VAT (total £120).
Included in the fee is a follow-up letter setting out the advice you have received, and the likely costs of your case should you decide to proceed.
If you think you would benefit from receiving some initial advice, please call 01274 561666 ext. 4 to make an appointment or alternatively email solicitors@chiverssolicitors.co.uk
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