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Expert Drug Driving Solicitors in Mansfield
Drug Driving Solicitors is a legal practice specialising in drug driving defence, established in 2009 by directors Steve Williams and Katie Forrest. Our team combines over 25 years of criminal defence expertise with a focus on proactive case preparation and client care. We have pioneered defences for the UK's evolving drug driving laws, anticipating legal challenges and training specialists nationwide. Our approach prioritises transparency, with 24/7 availability and flexible communication channels.Recognised in the Legal 500, we handle complex cases including prescription drug defences, post-driving consumption arguments, and blood sample challenges. Our directors and case workers maintain close collaboration with barristers and experts to achieve optimal outcomes. We operate from our Mansfield headquarters, serving clients through dedicated case workers and a support team committed to exceptional service.
Services
Drug Driving Legal Advice
Prescription Drug Defence
Forensic Blood Analysis
Court Representation
Emergency Legal Support
Case Preparation Services
Expert Witness Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of criminal defence experience including Higher Court advocacy
- Our team pioneered defences for the UK's new drug driving legislation
- We provide 24/7 case assessment and emergency legal support
- Recognised in Legal 500 for excellence in criminal defence
- Dedicated case workers manage all preparation and client communication
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Drug Driving Legal Advice
Our solicitors provide specialist advice on drug driving offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988. We explain current legal limits for 16 specified drugs and potential defences. Our team helps clients understand prosecution evidence and available legal challenges.
Prescription Drug Defence
We develop defences for clients taking prescribed medications that appear on drug driving lists. This includes proving lawful possession, demonstrating compliance with medical instructions, and challenging prosecution claims about driving impairment.
Forensic Blood Analysis
Our experts examine blood sample procedures and laboratory analysis. We challenge cases where insufficient samples were taken or where testing methods failed to meet legal standards. This includes challenging Ketamine, Cocaine and Cannabis-related charges.
Court Representation
We represent clients at all court levels including magistrates' courts and Crown Courts. Our services include preparing trial bundles, instructing barristers, and presenting defences based on prescription use, post-driving consumption or forensic weaknesses.
Emergency Legal Support
Available 24/7 for urgent cases, we provide immediate legal advice following arrest. This includes police station attendance, bail applications and urgent expert instruction to challenge drug driving allegations before trial.
People
Steve Williams
Director
Criminal defence solicitor with 25+ years' experience and Higher Court advocacy rights. Featured in Legal 500, he specialises in complex drug driving cases and has appeared in over 200 courts across England and Wales.
Katie Forrest
Director
Non-solicitor director focusing on case preparation and client care. With 10+ years' legal experience, she specialises in serious sexual offence cases and manages strategic case development for drug driving defences.
Helen Newman
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee solicitor specialising in serious crime cases. With seven years' experience at Drug Driving Solicitors, she handles complex sexual assault cases and drug driving prosecutions requiring detailed forensic analysis.
Kirsty Day
Case Worker
Experienced case worker focusing on sexual offences and serious crime. Manages mitigation strategies for dangerous driving cases and prepares detailed sentencing submissions to achieve reduced penalties for clients.
Julia Coffin
Case Worker
Specialist in serious crime cases with particular expertise in computer-related offences. Successfully defended multiple complex cases involving digital evidence and technical legal arguments at Crown Court level.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being charged with drug driving?
Contact our solicitors immediately for urgent case assessment. We'll explain your rights, potential defences and next steps in the legal process.
Can I defend a drug driving charge if I have a prescription?
Yes, we can challenge cases where drugs were lawfully prescribed. We must prove compliance with medical instructions and timing requirements.
How do you challenge blood sample evidence?
Our experts examine sample collection procedures, storage conditions and laboratory analysis methods for legal compliance and scientific accuracy.
What happens at a drug driving court hearing?
We present legal arguments, challenge prosecution evidence and submit expert reports. Our barristers cross-examine witnesses and argue for case dismissal or reduced penalties.
Do you handle emergency cases outside office hours?
Yes, our 24/7 legal team provides immediate assistance including police station attendance and urgent bail applications for drug driving arrests.
