You will need permission to take your child out of school during term time and this permission needs to come from the headteacher.

Well, unfortunately delaying matters will not help you as the legislation states that points are relevant from the date of one offence to another not the day you are convicted.

So, delaying and dragging your case won't help you.

'Road rage' is not a legal term, it is a popular expression used in the media, so if you are charged with 'road rage' it's most likely to be assault. You could be facing a serious charge of actualy bodily harm which could lead to a prison sentence.

Firstly, you need to look at how long you ban was for.

If your ban was less than 4 years, then at least two years must have already passed.

If your ban was more than 4 years but less than 10 at least half of your disqualification period must have already passed.

If your ban was greater than 10 years then 5 years of the ban must have passed.

You run the risk of being fined £60 which increases to £120 if it's not paid within 21 days.

However, you will need to check with your local council as the rules differ from council to council.

CLICK HERE to check your local council rules.

If only it was that simple!

A formal application must be made to the court that gave you the disqualification.

Under certain circumstances you might be able to argue self-defence. Each case turns on the facts and we would reccommend that you contact us as soon as possible for a free consultation.

If you have never been disqualified before and tott up you are looking at a minimum 6 months disqualification.

If you have had a previous disqualification of at least 56 days within the last 3 years you are looking at a minimum 12 month disqualification.

If you have more than one previous disqualification of at least 56 days within the last 3 years you are looking at a minimum 24 month disqualification.

Our staff have dealt with cases in which our attendence with the client at the police station has resulted in the case being dropped.

We have also successfully represented clients at trial.

We are often able to argue for a shorter disqualification and in some instances we can help avoid a ban alltogether.

Children can be absent if:

- they are sick or if there is an unavoidable cause

- they are absent on a day exclusively set aside for religious observance

There are a number of other defences available depending on your circumstances and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss them with you.

Unfortunately no, because the application will be met with opposition from both the Crown Prosecution Service and the Prosecution.

Why?

Because you are in essence asking the court to go behind and reduce a ban which was previously given. To do so, the court will need to hear good reasons as to why they should remove your disqualification.

We can help in preparation as the court will consider among other things your chatacter and conduct, the original offence you committed and what has changed since you were disqualified.

In the event you plead guilty and 'tott up' we could help you argue that a loss of licence would cause you exceptional harship.

We have represented clients who have in excess of 12 points and successfully argued exceptional hardship on the basis of the impact a ban would have on their personal and/ or professional life and the lives of others.

Mere inconvenience is not enough, the court must be convinced that a loss of licence would cause exceptional hardship to you or others. This can be very difficult to argue.

The leading case is John Platt which went all the way to the Supreme Court.

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Mainly because we are skilled in making these application and to be honest, the likelihood is you are not!

But the main reason is that if you make an application and it is unsuccessful, then you will have to wait at least 3 months before making another application.

So it is important to instruct a solicitor who can put forward the best evidence and submissions to give you the best chance of success the first time.

Please contact us for a free initial chat and we will discuss with you your best options.

0161 443 4141

Pretty good.

By way of example our staff have experience of dealing with one particular client who faced multiple speeding offences and was endorced with 27 points and we successfully argued exceptional hardship.

Call us for a free, no obligation chat or send us a message!

Call us for a free, no obligation chat or send us a message!

Call us for a free, no obligation chat or send us a message!