Picture it. A man leaves a pub late at night and erratically drives home, he may or may not crash but the blue lights appear behind and he stopped by the police. This is often the narrative when people think about drink/drug driving, but most of the time the scenario is quite different and people are caught out the morning after the night before...

The morning after the night before usually begins with a headache, followed by groans as the body and mind adjusts to thinking "What happened?!", "I was only supposed to have one!" and piecing together what you did last night. It was a festive night out, but you have work today.

A quick shower revives the senses and off you go. Traffic is heavy, drivers intolerant and the rain only contributes to their sour mood. BANG - a relatively minor shunt causing minimal damage really kick starts your day!

It is often this kind of minor road traffic incident, causing road chaos and attracting the attention of the police that results in roadside testing for drink and drugs. 

The fact that you look great, feel fine, and are not responsible for the accident will do nothing to mitigate the alcohol or drug levels in your body. If you think you can confidently predict alcohol or drug levels the morning after, you're wrong.

What happens next will turn the earlier headache pale into insignificance.

• An arrest
• A charge
• A court appearance resulting in a minimum period of disqualification 

Will you keep your job? What will your partner say?

The safest message remains 'none for the road'. In some cases there are legal defences available, and we can discuss these with you. When a legal defence is not possible, we work hard to mitigate the sentence and get your life back on track. 

Local polices forces will now have their Christmas and New Year drink/drug driving campaign in place, roadside testing will increase, and officers will be extra vigilant.

Hopefully you do not need our services over the festive period, but if you do be assured that we are on your side with your best interests at the core of every decision. 

If you or someone you know are arrested for drink/drug driving, it is vital that you seek legal advice immediately.

If you would like to speak to a member of our Crime team, please call us on 0151 227 1429, request a callback at your convenience or email us at enquiry@broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk