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Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, Lewis Nedas Law represents motorists facing drink driving investigations and prosecutions throughout London and England & Wales.
If you have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, asked to provide a breath, blood or urine specimen, or charged with a drink driving offence, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential. Contact our motoring offence solicitors on +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form for confidential legal advice.
Call +44 20 7387 2032 Make a Confidential EnquiryA conviction for drink driving can have serious consequences, including a criminal record, driving disqualification, financial penalties and, in some cases, imprisonment.
Drink driving cases are often technically complex. The prosecution must prove that the statutory procedures were followed correctly and that the evidence is reliable. Early legal advice allows your solicitor to review the circumstances of your arrest and identify any evidential or procedural issues that may affect the case.
Our solicitors advise clients throughout every stage of the investigation, from police station interviews through to Magistrates' Court proceedings and, where appropriate, appeals.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised for its work in criminal defence and motoring offence litigation.
Our credentials include:
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026
Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
More than 40 years' experience in criminal defence
Partner-led legal representation
Representation before Magistrates' Courts across England and Wales
Extensive experience advising motorists facing serious road traffic prosecutions
Close collaboration with leading King's Counsel and independent forensic experts where appropriate
Every case is different. Our advice is based on the available evidence, the applicable law and your individual circumstances.
Drink driving offences commonly include:
Driving with excess alcohol
Being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed alcohol limit
Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
Related road traffic offences
Each offence has different legal requirements and potential penalties.
In England and Wales, the prescribed alcohol limits are:
35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
107 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine
Exceeding these limits may result in prosecution.
Drink driving investigations generally involve:
Roadside breath tests
Arrest
Evidential breath analysis
Blood or urine specimens where appropriate
Interviews at the police station
The statutory procedures governing these investigations are detailed and must be followed correctly. Our solicitors carefully examine whether the appropriate procedures were complied with throughout the investigation.
Refusing or failing to provide a breath, blood or urine specimen without a lawful excuse is a separate criminal offence.
Depending on the circumstances, a conviction can result in:
Driving disqualification
Financial penalties
Community orders
Imprisonment in more serious cases
Whether there was a reasonable excuse will depend upon the facts of the individual case.
Every allegation should be carefully reviewed.
Depending on the evidence, issues may include:
Police procedures
Breathalyser operation
Blood and urine testing procedures
Medical conditions
Timing of alcohol consumption
Whether statutory requirements were complied with
Reliability of the prosecution evidence
In appropriate cases, our solicitors work alongside independent forensic experts to review the evidence relied upon by the prosecution.
If a conviction follows, the court will consider:
The alcohol reading
Previous convictions
The circumstances of the offence
Aggravating and mitigating factors
The Sentencing Council guidelines
Possible penalties include:
Driving disqualification
Financial penalties
Community orders
Custodial sentences in the most serious cases
Where appropriate, our solicitors prepare detailed mitigation and advise clients throughout the sentencing process.
If you are stopped or arrested on suspicion of drink driving, seek legal advice as soon as possible. Early representation allows your solicitor to protect your legal position from the outset.
Police may require you to provide a roadside breath test and, if arrested, evidential breath, blood or urine samples. Cooperate with lawful requests while exercising your right to legal advice.
Your solicitor will explain the specific offence being investigated, whether it concerns driving with excess alcohol, being in charge of a vehicle whilst over the limit, failing to provide a specimen or another related offence.
Drink driving prosecutions rely on strict statutory procedures. Your solicitor will examine whether roadside testing, arrest procedures, evidential testing and custody procedures complied with the legal requirements.
Make a record of events as soon as possible, including where you had been, when alcohol was consumed, any medication taken and anyone who may have witnessed the circumstances. This information may become important later.
Your legal team will review breathalyser records, blood or urine analysis, custody records, police statements and any available CCTV or body-worn video to assess the strength of the prosecution case.
Depending on the facts, issues may arise concerning police procedure, the reliability of testing equipment, medical conditions, post-driving alcohol consumption or whether statutory requirements were properly followed.
If you are charged, your solicitor will advise on plea, review the prosecution evidence, prepare your defence and represent you throughout the court proceedings.
Where a guilty plea or conviction is appropriate, your solicitor will prepare detailed mitigation, addressing your personal circumstances, driving history, employment and any factors that may influence the sentence imposed by the court.
A drink driving allegation can affect your driving licence, employment, insurance and professional career. Throughout your case, your solicitor will advise you on the wider consequences of the proceedings and the options available to protect your future as far as possible.
Lewis Nedas Law has extensive experience representing motorists facing drink driving prosecutions and other serious road traffic offences.
Our work includes advising clients during police investigations, Magistrates' Court proceedings and sentencing hearings involving allegations of drink driving, failing to provide a specimen and related motoring offences.
Our specialist motoring offence team is led by Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood, both of whom have extensive experience representing motorists facing complex criminal investigations and road traffic prosecutions.
If you are arrested on suspicion of drink driving:
Obtain specialist legal advice immediately.
Cooperate with lawful police procedures.
Preserve any information that may assist your defence.
Seek legal advice before answering police questions.
Do not discuss the allegation publicly or on social media.
Early legal advice enables your solicitor to assess the evidence, explain your legal position and develop an appropriate defence strategy.
The legal limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, with equivalent limits for blood and urine.
Yes. Failing to provide a specimen without a lawful excuse is a separate criminal offence.
Many drink driving convictions result in mandatory disqualification.
Yes. Compliance with statutory procedures is an important part of many drink driving prosecutions.
Yes. We represent motorists across London and throughout England and Wales.
If you are under investigation or facing prosecution for drink driving, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. Our experienced motoring offence solicitors advise motorists throughout London and across England and Wales on drink driving investigations, police interviews and court proceedings.
Your matter will be handled by Jeffrey Lewis or Keith Wood, both of whom have extensive experience representing clients facing drink driving allegations and serious motoring offence prosecutions.
To speak with one of our specialist solicitors, call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.
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