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DRUG DRIVING LAWYERS & DEFENCE FOR DG40 CONVICTIONS
Drug Driving Solicitors should be amongst the first people to contact if you have been charged following an arrest for ‘drug driving’. The expert Drug Driving Solicitors at Motoring Offence Solicitors are specialist lawyers and will provide the best, most immediate guidance or representation needed.
Headed by Brian Koffman, widely recognised as one of the leading Drug Driving Solicitors in Manchester, Motoring Offence Solicitors will provide you with the best legal advice to help effectively build a defence to the drug driving charges and will explain all the options to consider in relation to defending the charges, even if you think you are guilty and see no possible positive resolution to your situation.
If you face drug related driving charges and require expert advice and representation, Motoring Offence Solicitors offer the very best privately funded Drug Driving Defence representation to clients in Manchester and throughout the UK.
Contact one of our drug driving solicitors today on 0161 832 3852 or complete the enquiry form below and we will get back to at a time convenient to you.

Thanks so much 100% recommend to anyone looking for representation
Originally we were looking at a potential driving ban, a minimum sentence of community service, plus a fine and interviews with the traffic commissioner. On the day of the hearing the Crown Prosecution wanted all of the former, which would have meant the end of a driving career and the loss of livelihood.
On the eleventh hour and fifty nine minutes literally as we were walking into court, Brian managed to secure a deal with the prosecution which led the judge to serve up five points on the licence and a fine, all of the other charges were dropped.
Such a massive relief after nearly a year of worry and angst. If you need a solicitor that specialises in motoring offences Mr Koffman is the man you need, so ring him. I mean it ring him!
Thanks to Brains excellent representation, I won my case, keeping my licence and was rewarded £750 towards my costs.
Would highly recommend
Cheers
Nick
Excellent legal advice, excellent and professional customer service, outstanding legal representation. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending them to anyone who needs their services.
My sincere regards to the entire team at Brian Koffman&Co Solicitors
Both himself & his assistant were both very helpful and very reactive to both phone calls & email.
I had no prior experience of attending court, however Brian made me feel at ease as to what to expect.
The case in which I was involved, was quite complex, however his professionalism and attention to detail made sure I received the best possible outcome.
I would recommend him to others
Should you require assistance with a driving offence Brian is the person to hire.
Professional, meticulous, leaves nothing to chance.
Thank you Brian
Results from this would have been:
Banned from driving
Loss of job
Loss of house
Wedding cancelled
Honeymoon cancelled
The results would have ruined my life.
One email and meeting with Brian and all this was sorted. Completely stress free and both him and his assistant were amazing.
Couldn't rate them high enough
Thank you.
His knowledge is this area is amazing and the the advice he gave me put my mind at rest and made me hopeful that he could resolve the case without me receiving a ban.
Due to covid back log the case was very drawn out but the moment I heard from the courts, Brian was at the other end of the phone and he remembered my case every time, which shows a great personal touch. You wouldn’t get that with a large firm.
Brian managed to resolve the case with reduced points and I am extremely grateful for his help as a totting up ban would have been catastrophic for me.
He was brilliant during what has been a very stressful 8 months.
With a very frustrating case and my case management hearing date changing dates a number of times to my actual trail date changing dates a number of times, Brian was professional throughout and assured me throughout, it was clear from the start brains knowledge and professionalism was going to help me, after nearly three years of this case dragging out we finally got the trail date, and the outcome was outstanding, Brian is in the process of claiming some of my legal fees back which will also be a massive help for me, I couldent recommend Brian enough and would not hesitate to contact again if I needed to, thankyou brain.
Thank you Brian.
Brian decided that the best route to take would be to enter a plea of exceptional hardship. He explained everything clearly and guided me through the process whilst reducing the considerable stress I was under.
His efforts secured me the best possible outcome. Not only did I keep my licence, I also received the lowest possible fine.
I can't recommend Brian highly enough and would urge anyone in similar circumstances to contact Brian Koffman & Co Solicitors without hesitation.
Thank you Brian.
It was my first experience of having a penalty of this nature and was looking to instruct a solicitor to gain some advice on the best steps.
He was incredibly blunt and rude. He compared my enquiry to the likes of a doctor seeing a patient with no knowledge of the symptoms? Despite me being on the phone to answer any questions regarding the offence in question.
Completely bizarre and rude, with him then hanging up on me.
He is such a brilliant lawyer. He made me win the case. He is very professional, honest and an experience lawyer. I do highly recommend him. I’m giving him 5 stars. Thanks a lot.
In recent months Mr. Koffman has dealt with everything associated with my Fathers case from phonecalls to documentation ect.
Upon first meeting Mr. Koffman explained in detail what repercussions my Father could face as a result of his driving offences, following our understand Mr. Koffman immediately turned his attention to how he could help.
With afew meetings and several telephone calls a decision was made on how to proceed, following this Mr. Koffman travelled to us in order to attend court & won our case!
I cannot recommend him enough, everything was done to perfection and no stone was left unturned.
5* absolutely.
If ever you have a motoring issue Mr. Koffman is the man to see.
We have already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so.
Thank you again Mr. Koffman
He got me the outcome I requested and I couldn't recommend him or his services highly enough. I chose him from his excellent google reviews just like this one, and now can see why he is so highly regarded!
Thanks again Brian.
Hopefully, I never need to use you again, but if I do, you will definitely be the solicitor I use.
Thank you again for helping me.
Brian, thank you once again for all your hard work which in turn gave us the best possible outcome.
WE FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST CHALLENGING DRUG DRIVING CASES
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WHAT IS DRUG DRIVING?
Drug driving refers to the illegal act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, including both illegal substances and certain prescription medications that can impair driving ability. The offence is also known as “drugged driving” or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID).
“Drug driving” is defined as ‘Being in charge of a motor vehicle with a concentration of a controlled drug above a specified level’. The offence does not require the prosecution to prove that the driver’s ability to drive is impaired due to illegal or prescribed drugs. It simply needs to be demonstrated that the concentration exceeds a specific level.
People caught driving while feeling the effects of drugs should expect to have their vehicle and person searched and if drugs are found to be present then they would be charged with possession. Not everyone realises that since March 2015, it is also an offence to be operating a vehicle while unfit to be behind the wheel because of intoxication due to controlled substances, hence ‘drug driving’. It is also important for drivers to be aware the law does not discriminate between legal and illegal medicines or drugs and your insurers will take a similar view.
The Police receive advanced training that teaches observational methods in order to assess how cars, lorries and motorcycles are being driven. If you are stopped for any reason by the Police, they will also be considering your behaviours and your appearance for any signs of ‘drug driving’
If the police have their suspicions once they have stopped you to assess a situation, they may ask you to undertake a ‘field impairment assessment’, generally conducted by a special ‘drug driving’ trained officer. This test can include looking at whether your eyes have a bloodshot or that you have dilated pupils. As well as looking at your ability to walk in a straight line, checking your judgement in a variety of ways and possibly testing your balance.
Some forces are also now trialling new roadside testing kits to test for consumption of cannabis and cocaine.
HOW CAN OUR DRUG DRIVING SOLICITORS HELP?
At Motoring Offence Solicitors, we fully understand the serious consequences associated with a drug driving conviction. Our highly experienced Drug Driving Solicitors are committed to providing you with the most effective and comprehensive defence.
Our Drug Driving Solicitors have a strong history of successfully defending numerous clients against drug driving charges. We have the expertise and experience to navigate the complexities of these cases, prioritise understanding the unique circumstances of each case and tailor our defence strategies accordingly.
We are well-versed in the latest developments in drug driving laws and testing procedures and we stay up-to-date with any changes to ensure that we provide the most relevant and effective defence for our clients.
If you are received a drug driving charge, then contact our Drug Driving Solicitors and we will get to work on a robust defence strategy for your case.
or Call 0161 832 3852
WHAT DRUGS ARE TESTED FOR DURING A DRUG DRIVING ASSESSMENT AT THE POLICE STATION?
When testing those arrested for ‘Drug Driving Offences’, the police are essentially testing the following illegal and prescribed drugs to be found in the accused at the following levels:
Illegal Drugs (Accidental Exposure -zero-tolerance approach) | Threshold limit in blood |
Benzoylecgonine | 50μg/L |
Cocaine | 10μg/L |
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannibinol (cannabis) | 2μg/L |
Ketamine | 20μg/L |
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 1μg/L |
Methylamphetamine | 10μg/L |
MDMA | 10μg/L |
6-Monoacetylmorphine (heroin) | 5μg/L |
If you have tested positive for any of these drugs while driving, it is crucial to seek legal advice. Our Drug Driving Solicitors are readily available to assist with your case. We will assess your situation and work on crafting a strong defence strategy to minimise repercussions.
CAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BE CLASSED AS DRUG DRIVING?
If you have taken certain prescribed medicines your driving can be significantly affected, causing lack of concentration, slow response times, tiredness and even dizziness. Following the push for authorities to clamp down on the prevalence of drink driving across the country that the long arm of the law would seek to combat the rising number of people on the road, driving while influenced by so-called ‘recreational drugs’ or indeed those who perhaps should not be on the road due to the effects of prescribed drugs.
WHAT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE TESTED DURING A DRUG DRIVING ASSESSMENT AT THE POLICE STATION?
As discussed, a further 9 drugs/medicines commonly prescribed as a treatment for a variety of health issues are also tested for. Not only can these drugs sometimes be taken in excessive amounts mistakenly they are also commonly misused.
Limits for these drugs are therefore set at much higher levels of acceptability to reflect their prevalence across the UK public.
Medicinal’ Drugs (risk-based approach) | Threshold limit in blood |
Clonazepam | 50μg/L |
Diazepam | 550μg/L |
Flunitrazepam | 300μg/L |
Lorazepam | 100μg/L |
Methadone | 500μg/L |
Morphine or opiate and opioid-based drugs | 80μg/L |
Oxazepam | 300μg/L |
Temazepam | 1,000μg/L |
Amphetamine | 250μg/L |
The police will carry out a roadside test and if the result is positive the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for further testing.
YOUR RIGHTS AT THE POLICE STATION IF ARRESTED FOR DRUG DRIVING
At the Police Station, it will be requested that you consent to provide a biological sample to further evidence that you are under the effects of legal or illegal drugs. Usually, a blood sample, although sometimes a urine sample may be requested.
The Police are obliged to provide you back a sample of your own blood. Our team would always instruct you to organise the independent analysis of your sample as soon as is possible to arrange. We would point out that very few private laboratories appear to be providing this service though, so we would suggest you speak to our Drug driving Solicitors the earliest possible point.
If you refuse to provide a sample once requested at the Police Station you could find yourself being charged again under the offence of ‘failing to provide a specimen‘
Even if a driver is under the prescribed limit, he may still be at risk of being prosecuted under Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, which provides for an offence of driving whilst unfit.
DRUG DRIVING SENTENCING GUIDELINES
If you are convicted of driving whilst on drugs you will face:
- A minimum disqualification of 1 year
- A maximum £5000 fine
- Up to 6 months in prison
- A criminal record
- Problems travelling to some countries such as the USA
Your driving licence will show that you’ve been convicted for driving whilst under the influence of drugs. This will remain on your licence for 11 years. If you are found guilty of causing death whilst driving under the influence of drugs the penalty is a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
There is no provision for an offender to undertake a course in order to receive a reduced disqualification as there is for a drunk driver.
DEFENDING A DRUG DRIVING CHARGE
Driving with excess drugs in the blood is a fairly new offence which was only introduced in March 2015. Quite often the procedures used for taking and analysing blood samples are not followed correctly, and many people using medication legitimately will find themselves being charged.
It is a defence to a drug driving charge a person must be able to prove that the drug in their system had been prescribed or supplied to them for medical or dental purposes. In addition to this, they will also need to prove that they took the drug in accordance with the instructions they were given by the person who prescribed or supplied the drug to them.
It is important to get specialist legal advice as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of success in a drug driving case. Whether you are contacting us before or after a police interview, we are here to provide expert advice, assistance and representation.
CONTACT OUR DRUG DRIVING SOLICITORS TODAY
If you are facing a drug driving conviction, it could lead to a custodial sentence. This means you will need a specialist solicitor on your side to review the case, defend you, and ensure you get the right outcome.
Our Drug Driving Solicitors offer the best privately funded defence advocacy to clients in Manchester and across the surrounding areas, including Leeds, Liverpool, and Sheffield.
With over 40 years of experience in road traffic offences, our team will assess potential defence strategies available to you, including any legal issues that might arise, and how we can minimise the sentence if you plead guilty.
Call our road traffic solicitors today on 0161 832 3852 or complete the enquiry form below.
They helped me expertly when I really needed it. Diligent, professional, highly knowledgeable and considering what I was facing, absolutely amazing value.
Thank you Brian and team.