Motoring Offences Fees
Motoring Offences Fees
| Package | Standard £1,975 plus VAT1 | Intermediate £2,975 plus VAT1 | Bespoke £3,975 plus VAT1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice of fee earner handling your case from start to finish. | X | X | ✔ |
| Initial meeting to obtain instructions and provide outline advice on the matter. | ✔ A 30-minute meeting* | ✔ Up to a 60-minute meeting* | ✔ Up to 120 mins of meeting time** |
| Initial Disclosure of Prosecution Service – obtaining and reviewing from prosecuting authority (up to 50 pages) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Advice on plea and sentence | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Drafting submissions on sentence | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Preparation, including a mitigation bundle, and attendance at court (additional travel costs may apply). | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| Written advice following hearing incl. any necessary next steps | X | X | ✔ |
* By Microsoft Teams or telephone
** Initial meeting by Microsoft Teams or telephone and then balance of time in person/Teams etc as preferred.
The following are not included in the scope of work or fee quote. If necessary they are chargeable on a time spent basis at the respective hourly rate:
- Trials and preparation of exceptional hardship/special reasons arguments
- Obtaining witness evidence and drafting of witness statements
- Obtaining expert evidence (additional fees will apply)
- Travel to court and associated expenses, where required
- More than one court hearing.
The fixed fee is required at the time of the instruction.
VAT1 is charged at the standard rate, currently 20%.
Key stages of your matter
The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.
- Meet with the fee earner to provide instructions on what happened.
- We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
- Arranging to take witness statements if necessary (this will have an additional cost that will be provided at point of instruction).
- We will explain the court procedure to you so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.
- We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up questions you have.
- We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
- We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court.
- We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.
