Drink Driving & Drug Driving Solicitors in Covent Garden – Expert Legal Defence

Being accused of drink driving or drug driving is a serious matter that can have life-changing consequences. At our Covent Garden law firm, we specialise in defending drivers facing these charges, helping to protect your licence, livelihood, and reputation.

Drink Driving Offences

A drink driving conviction occurs when you are found to be driving with alcohol levels above the legal limit. It is a strict liability offence, meaning that if your reading is over the limit, you are guilty of the offence.

• If your breath reading is over 120 mg, a prison sentence is likely.

• There is a mandatory minimum 12-month driving ban unless you can prove “special reasons” (such as having your drink unknowingly spiked).

• A conviction can also lead to:

  • A criminal record

  • Higher insurance premiums

  • Loss of employment if your job requires a driving licence

Drug Driving Offences

Driving while under the influence of drugs – whether illegal or prescribed – is also a criminal offence. Many people are unaware that even legal medication can lead to drug driving charges if it affects your ability to drive safely (e.g. drowsiness, slower reactions, poor concentration).

Police can test for drug driving in several ways, including roadside swabs, blood or urine samples, and physical coordination tests such as the Walk and Turn or One Leg Stand.

Penalties for drug driving can include:

• A minimum 12-month driving ban

• A criminal record

• A fine of up to £5,000 and/or up to 6 months in prison

Why Choose Our Covent Garden Solicitors?

Our specialist team of motoring offence solicitors in Covent Garden provide clear, strategic advice and strong representation to help minimise the consequences of a drink or drug driving charge. We understand how much is at stake – your freedom, your job, and your future – and we fight to protect them.

✅ Decades of experience defending motoring offences

✅ Expert advice on possible defences, including “special reasons”

✅ Representation at Magistrates’ Court and higher courts

✅ Local solicitors conveniently based in Covent Garden

📞 If you’re facing a drink driving or drug driving charge in Covent Garden, call us today for immediate expert legal advice. Protect your licence, protect your future.