Protecting your licence, livelihood and freedom.
We help motorists facing drug driving allegations achieve fair, strategic outcomes by challenging flawed evidence, securing early representation, and get their driving privileges and reputations safeguarded, avoiding criminal convictions, disqualification and lasting stigma.
Defence
Drug Driving Defence Specialists
Drug driving charges are serious. A conviction can lead to disqualification, fines, or even imprisonment but with the right legal team, there is hope. Our drug driving solicitors understand how stressful and confusing these cases can be, especially when results come as a shock or seem unfair.
With a team of skilled drug driving specialists, Ashmans Solicitors are here to assist, whether:
- You’re under investigation or facing charges for drug driving
- You want to protect your rights and ensure a fair legal process
- You want a strategic legal defence from a determined yet supportive team of experts
With Ashmans, you never need to face this situation alone. We stand by your side at every stage, working tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome.
Drug Driving and the Law
Under England and Wales law, drug driving is an offence under Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, introduced by the Crime and Courts Act 2013. It makes it illegal to drive, attempt to drive, or be in charge of a vehicle if you have a specified controlled drug above the legal limit in your blood.
- Driving or attempting to drive with a controlled substance in excess of the specified limit
- Being in charge of a vehicle with drugs exceeding legal thresholds
- Failing to provide a specimen without reasonable excuse
- Was driving, attempting to drive, or in charge of a motor vehicle
- Had a controlled substance in their blood above the legal limit
- Did so without lawful medical justification
Investigations may involve the CPS, Crown Prosecution Service, National Crime Agency (NCA), and local police forensic units. Evidence typically includes, Roadside saliva (swab) tests and blood analysis reports, Witness statements and dashcam or CCTV footage. Police procedure logs, arrest reports, and custody records
Because testing equipment and procedures can be flawed, it’s vital to have expert drug driving defence solicitors in England and Wales examining your case from the outset.
Essential actions against accusations
From the moment of a roadside stop or once you become aware of a drug driving investigation, the steps you take can affect the outcome of your case. Follow this guidance and take these actions immediately:
Act fast, engage Ashmans, protect your future.
Do NOT argue with officers or make unnecessary comments at the roadside what you say may later be relied upon as evidence.
Even if you believe you’ve done nothing wrong, do NOT answer police questions without your legal specialist present.
With 24/7 availability, Ashmans is ready to provide urgent legal support and advice when you need it most.
Keep details of prescriptions, medications or any information that may assist your defence.
Comply with any conditions imposed and allow your solicitor to guide your defence strategy.
Three simple steps
to your Defence
Getting the right legal defence is easy. Follow these three simple steps to protect your rights and future.
Step 1:
Initial Consultation
Speak with a solicitor for immediate legal guidance.
Step 2:
Strategic Defence Planning
Through in-depth financial analysis, we’ll build a sophisticated, custom defence strategy to protect your reputation and interests.
Step 3:
Expert Legal Representation
We’ll be with you in court to challenge weak evidence, support you and fight for the best possible outcome
Our Testimonials
Real Stories. Real Results.
See how Ashmans has successfully supported previous clients and listen to what they have to say about our Drug Driving legal support.
Successful Defence Preserved My Livelihood
I am a self-employed taxi driver, and this is my only source of income. In 2013, I was charged with…
Remarkable Professionalism and Support in My Case
I couldn’t be happier with the way Ashmans Solicitors handled my case. Throughout the entire process, I received an exceptional…
Outstanding Representation in Motoring Case
I couldn’t be happier with the way Ashmans Solicitors handled my motoring case. From start to finish, their professionalism and…
Outstanding Legal Representation and Case Dismissal
I was represented by Ashmans Solicitors in a recent motoring offence case, and I couldn’t have asked for better support.…
Extraordinary Defence and Compassionate Support
I was involved in a serious road traffic accident and faced a charge of dangerous driving. From the moment I…
Brilliant Support and Genuine Care
I can’t recommend Ashmans Solicitors enough for their outstanding support throughout my case. From the very beginning, they were there…
Outstanding Guidance and Professional Support
I can’t speak highly enough of Ashmans Solicitors. From my first contact with their reception team to being guided step…
Remarkable Support and Guidance in My Motoring Case
I have no words to truly describe the excellent service I received from Ashmans Solicitors. Their support was outstanding from…
Outstanding Support from Start to Finish
I had a fantastic experience with Ashmans Solicitors. Their professionalism and dedication stood out from start to finish. The team…
Extraordinary Support from Start to Finish
I highly recommend Ashmans Solicitors for their outstanding service. They supported me from start to finish and always stayed in…
Professional and Responsive Legal Support
I had an excellent experience with Ashmans Solicitors. They were highly responsive and provided clear, professional guidance throughout my case.…
Outstanding Support During a Difficult Time
I would highly recommend Ashmans Solicitors for their professionalism and great attitude throughout my case. They supported me through a…
Remarkable Support and Professionalism
I’m extremely grateful to Ashmans Solicitors for their understanding, professionalism, and dedication throughout my case. From the very beginning, they…
Remarkable Legal Expertise and Life Changing Outcome
I can’t recommend Ashmans Solicitors highly enough for anyone facing a court case or legal proceedings. After being overcharged and…
Remarkable Representation and a Winning Outcome
I feel compelled to share my recent experience after being unexpectedly summoned to court for two driving offences to which…
Reassuring Guidance During My Motoring Case
I was extremely nervous when I first approached Ashmans Solicitors, as I had never been involved in court proceedings before.…
Confident Representation and Genuine Support
I was extremely nervous leading up to my court hearing for a motoring offence, but Ashmans Solicitors made the entire…
Exceptional Support Throughout My Motoring Case
I was recommended Ashmans Solicitors by a friend, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From start to finish, they provided…
Remarkable Support During a Devastating Ordeal
During one of the most devastating experiences of my life, Ashmans Solicitors provided unwavering support when I needed it most.…
Reliable and Professional Legal Support
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Move Quickly,
Choose Wisely
When confronted with a drug driving allegation, failing to act promptly and secure experienced legal defence can expose you to serious consequences:
- A criminal conviction can affect your employment, insurance costs and long-term opportunities.
- A mandatory driving disqualification can disrupt your work, family life and independence.
- Lengthy investigations and court proceedings can cause stress, uncertainty and reputational harm.
- In more serious cases, the court may impose fines, community orders or even imprisonment.
- A drug driving conviction can remain on your record and impact your driving history for years.
You’re not alone, we’re here to help.
Drug Driving Allegations
The Ashmans Approach
At Ashmans, we take immediate action. At every stage, you can rely on experienced motoring law specialists, clear communication and genuine support. Our focus is to protect your rights, defend your driving licence and safeguard your future, assisting you with:
- Advise you before and during police questioning.
- Protect your rights and ensure proper procedures are followed.
- Challenge unlawful questioning or investigative tactics.
- Challenge restrictive pre-charge bail conditions.
- Advocate for fair and proportionate bail terms.
- Secure bail variations to reduce disruption to your daily life.
- Examine the prosecution evidence and procedures carefully.
- Identify weaknesses in roadside testing or laboratory analysis.
- Make legal representations to prevent charges where possible.
- Scrutinise roadside drug screening and blood sample procedures.
- Challenge failures in police testing or evidence handling.
- Question whether legal limits and procedures were correctly applied.
- Build a robust drug driving defence strategy.
- Cross-examine prosecution witnesses and expert evidence.
- Present clear legal arguments to protect your licence and reputation.
- Argue for reduced penalties or alternatives where possible.
- Present mitigating factors to minimise disqualification or fines.
- Advocate for fair sentencing outcomes in court.
Why Choose Ashmans?
Proven Record
National reputation for success in motoring and criminal defence.
Experts in Motoring Law
Decades of experience handling complex driving cases.
24/7 Support
Immediate response, every hour, every day, across England and Wales.
Our Notable Cases
Serious Charges, Successful Results
Our Drug Driving solicitors have represented clients across a range of serious charges – see some examples of our work and outcomes.
Motoring offences
Charges Reduced
Dangerous Driving Allegation Involving Police Officer Successfully Reduced
R v ZM, Bradford Crown Court
Our client, who was previously of good character, faced allegations of Dangerous Driving, amongst other offences. The alleged victim was a fully uniformed police officer,…
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Motoring offences
Ban Avoided
Exceptional Hardship Defence Saves Doctor’s Driving Licence
R v NG, Bradford Magistrates
Our client, a doctor, faced multiple charges for speeding and failing to comply with statutory notices to provide driver details. We successfully negotiated with the…
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Sexual offences
Sentence Reduced
Sentence Reduced in Historic Sexual Offences
R v EW, Sheffield Crown Court
Our client had a history of committing sexual offences against children, and he pleaded guilty to further offences of a similar nature. Despite the gravity…
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Sexual offences
Not Guilty Verdict
Historic Sexual Abuse Allegations – Justice Secured
R v SH, Newcastle Crown Court
Our client, a gentleman of previous good character, faced ten counts of historic sexual abuse that dated back to the early 1980’s. Due to our…
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Sexual offences
Not Guilty Verdict
Unanimous Acquittal in Festival Consent Allegation
R v RG, Derby Crown Court
Our client, a university student with no prior convictions, was accused of raping a woman he had just met, at a festival. The key issue…
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Sexual offences
Charges Reduced
Credibility Challenged, Charges Reduced in Complex Domestic Case
R v WB, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced serious allegations, including multiple counts of anal and vaginal rape, as well as assault, all within a domestic context and in breach…
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Sexual offences
Charges Dropped
Strategic Defence Secures Justice for Wrongly Accused Businessman
R v IR, Birmingham Crown Court
Our client, a successful businessman, faced serious allegations including rape by penetration and indecent assault on two separate complainants (also known as: ‘accusers’ or ‘plaintiffs’).…
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Serious and complex crime
Sentence Reduced
Revenge Attack Charge Reduced: Successful Defence
R v MD & Others, Old Bailey
We successfully defended our client on a murder charge, which resulted in a reduced verdict of manslaughter and a significantly lower sentence of eight years.…
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Serious and complex crime
Not Guilty Verdict
Conspiracy to Murder: A Complex Acquittal
R v CT, Teesside Crown Court
Our client was among seven defendants who were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, and faced the possibility of a mandatory life sentence. After a…
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Serious and complex crime
Not Guilty Verdict
Acquittal in High-Stakes Conspiracy to Murder Case
R v AJ, Old Bailey
Our client faced a conspiracy to murder charge following a fatal stabbing. Despite significant complexities, the jury unanimously acquitted our client. This particularly complex case…
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Serious and complex crime
Not Guilty Verdict
Acquittal in High-Profile Leeds Murder Investigation
R v AB, Leeds Crown Court
Our client was one of five defendants charged with assisting an offender, in a highly publicised murder investigation. She faced allegations of aiding her son,…
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Serious and complex crime
Charges Reduced
Charges Reduced Through Strategic Defence
R v SG, Leeds Crown Court
This case involved a middle-aged lady of previous good character and a professional background, who was accused of the attempted murder of her partner, by stabbing.…
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Serious and complex crime
Charges Dropped
Wrongly Accused: Armed Robbery Charges Dismissed
R v YN, Derby Crown Court
Our client faced serious allegations of involvement in Multiple Armed robberies across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, allegedly using firearms to steal high-value vehicles. Despite being…
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Serious and complex crime
Charges Dropped
Strategic Defence Secures Discontinuation in Fatal Collision Case
R v TA, Leeds Crown Court
Our client [the defendant] faced serious allegations of conspiring to pervert the course of justice in connection with a fatal road traffic collision. Following strategic…
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Serious and complex crime
Charges Dropped
Exoneration in High-Stakes Armed Robbery Allegation
R v LA & Others, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced two charges of assisting an offender contrary to Section 4(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967. These charges stemmed from allegations of…
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Fraud and financial crime
Sentence Suspended
Forged Titles and Negotiated Justice
R v SA & Others, Peterborough Crown Court
Our client, along with a co-defendant, faced serious allegations involving large-scale fraud, money laundering, and related offences. The Prosecution claimed that our client had devised…
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Fraud and financial crime
Sentence Suspended
Logistics Fraud Defence: Suspended Sentence Secured
R v CV, Leeds Crown Court
We successfully defended our client, a company owner, who faced charges of fraud by false representation and theft, achieving a suspended sentence. This case underscored…
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Fraud and financial crime
Sentence Reduced
Fraud by False Representation – Local Councillor Case
R v SA, Snaresbrook Crown Court
This was a highly publicised case involving allegations of fraud by false representation against our client, a sitting local councillor from the London Borough of…
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Fraud and financial crime
Sentence Reduced
Conspiracy to Commit Fraud Involving Forged Cheques
R v ASY, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced charges of conspiracy to commit fraud involving forged cheques. This was a classic ‘long firm fraud’ (also known as a consumer credit fraud). The…
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Fraud and financial crime
Not Guilty Verdict
Acquittal Secured in £40 Million Mortgage Fraud Case
R v TC & Others, Operation Aquamarine, Southwark Crown Court
We achieved a unanimous ‘not-guilty’ verdict for our client who was accused of participating in a £40 million mortgage fraud conspiracy against Barclays Private Client…
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