Fine for Deputy High Court Judge

Deputy High Court Judge fined following guilty plea to driving through a red traffic light. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

USA cracks down on texting while driving

The U.S. Department of Transportation has called for a complete ban on cell phone (including smartphones) use by drivers, reports FindLaw.com. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

Calls for drink-driving enforcement to be a priority

The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) has called for authorities to make drink-driving enforcement a top priority after the latest road casualty figures revealed an increase in drink related deaths and injuries. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

DPP consults over new guidance on driving offences

Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has launched a public consultation in England and Wales on guidance about the most serious driving offences, including death by careless or dangerous driving. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

Government closes legal loophole

The Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act came into force on 24th September, and closed a legal loophole which arose following the Appeal Court’s judgement in the case of Petch and Foye v. HMA. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on that subject.

Calls for zero-tolerance drink-drive limit

Brake, the road safety charity, has called on the Scottish government to take action to prevent devastating crashes by implementing a zero-tolerance drink drive limit. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

Uninsured and unlicensed drivers targeted

Police forces across Scotland have taken part in a three day campaign, coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, to target unlicensed and uninsured drivers. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

Criminal contributions to legal aid

The Law Society of Scotland has raised serious concerns over the detail of new legislation which introduces financial contributions for many of those receiving criminal legal aid. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

Crime down on Britain’s railways

The long term downward trend in crime on Britain’s rail systems has continued with a 9.1% fall in notifiable crime in 2011/12, the eighth successive year crime has gone down. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.