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Special Reasons Solicitors: Expert Legal Defence to Save Your Driving Licence
Being convicted of certain motoring offences carries a mandatory driving ban as punishment. Importantly, even if your livelihood depends entirely on your ability to drive, no amount of pleading with the court will help you avoid disqualification. However, at Scarsdale Solicitors, we are expert special reasons solicitors who specialize in persuading courts to impose penalty points instead of mandatory bans, or to impose no penalty at all. Moreover, our proven high success rate in motoring cases demonstrates our exceptional expertise in special reasons arguments across England and Wales.
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What Are Special Reasons?
Special reasons are legal arguments that, if accepted by the court, enable magistrates to impose penalty points instead of a mandatory period of disqualification. Furthermore, in some cases, special reasons can result in no penalty points being imposed at all, even where the punishment would normally attract points.
Importantly, special reasons differ fundamentally from Exceptional Hardship arguments. Specifically, exceptional hardship relates to your personal circumstances when facing a totting-up ban. However, special reasons have nothing to do with your personal circumstances whatsoever. Instead, they focus on the specific circumstances surrounding how the offence was committed.
Consequently, you would still be found guilty of the offence, but the court would find a special reason why you should not receive the usual penalty. Therefore, understanding special reasons and how they apply to your case is crucial.
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- Phone: +44 (0) 161 660 6050
- Email: info@scarsdalesolicitors.com
- Free Initial Consultation Available
Legal Requirements for Special Reasons Arguments
Special reasons can potentially apply to any motoring offence. However, they must meet strict legal criteria established by case law. Specifically, our special reasons solicitors know that for an argument to succeed, it must satisfy all four of the following requirements:
The Four Legal Criteria
The reason must be a mitigating or extenuating circumstance
The circumstance must reduce the seriousness of what you did, even though you are still technically guilty of the offence.
- It must not amount to a defence
Importantly, if your argument would provide a complete defence to the charge, it cannot be used as a special reason. Therefore, special reasons only apply when you are guilty but the circumstances warrant leniency.
- It must be directly connected to the commission of the offence
The circumstance must relate specifically to how the offence was committed, not to your personal situation or what would happen if you were banned.
- The reason must be one that the court ought properly take into account when imposing punishment
Consequently, the court must consider the circumstance sufficiently relevant and significant to justify departing from the usual mandatory penalty.
These criteria were established through decades of case law and are strictly applied by magistrates’ courts. Moreover, our special reasons solicitors have extensive knowledge of the legal precedents that guide courts in making these decisions. Therefore, expert legal representation dramatically increases your chances of success.
How Special Reasons Differ from Exceptional Hardship
Special Reasons | Exceptional Hardship |
Focus on circumstances of the offence | Focus on your personal circumstances |
Can apply to any motoring offence | Only applies to totting-up bans (12+ points) |
Not about hardship to you | About hardship if disqualified |
Must meet four strict legal criteria | Must show exceptional (not just serious) hardship |
Additionally, you can find more information about road traffic penalties on the Sentencing Council website.
Why Choose Scarsdale Solicitors as Your Special Reasons Solicitors?
We Understand the Technical Complexities
Special reasons cases involve intricate legal and technical details. Therefore, our expertise includes:
- Detailed knowledge of case law establishing special reasons precedents
- Understanding of breath testing equipment and forensic toxicology
- Medical evidence requirements for mouth alcohol and other defences
- Court procedure and persuasive advocacy techniques
- Strategic case preparation and evidence gathering
Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Costs
Fixed fees for straightforward cases
Clear hourly rates for complex matters
Free initial consultation for all clients
Payment plans available
Personalised, Compassionate Service
Moreover, we understand this may be your first encounter with the criminal justice system. Consequently, our special reasons solicitors provide:
- Clear, jargon-free explanations of your options
- Regular updates on case progress
- Evening and weekend appointments for your convenience
- Multilingual support (English, Urdu, Punjabi)
Rapid Response Times
Guaranteed call back within 30 minutes during office hours
24/7 availability for urgent matters
Immediate case assessment
Nationwide Representation
While based in Rochdale, we represent clients across England and Wales in all magistrates’ courts and Crown Courts.
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We also provide expert legal representation across multiple practice areas throughout England and Wales. Moreover, our experienced team delivers specialist advice with a proven high success rate in motoring cases. Therefore, whatever legal challenge you face, we have the expertise to help.
Motoring Offences
Our motoring law specialists defend all driving-related charges with exceptional results. Specifically, we handle:
- Drink Driving Solicitors – Expert defence for all drink driving charges
- Drug Driving Solicitors – Challenge drug test results and fight for your licence
- Careless Driving Solicitors – Defend careless and inconsiderate driving charges
- Failing to Provide Specimen Solicitors – Expert defence for refusal cases
- Totting Up Ban Solicitors – Exceptional hardship applications to save your licence
- Driving Without Insurance Solicitors – Challenge no insurance prosecutions
- Mobile Phone Driving Solicitors – Defend mobile phone offences
- Traffic Light Offence Solicitors – Challenge traffic signal prosecutions
- Driving Licence Offence Solicitors – Defend licence-related charges
- Licence After Ban Solicitors – Assist with licence applications post-disqualification
Drink Driving Services
Furthermore, our drink driving defence includes specialist support for:
- Drink Driving Breath Test – Challenge breathalyser evidence
- Drink Driving Blood Test – Contest blood sample procedures
- Drink Driving Urine Test – Defend urine sample cases
- Drink Driving High Readings – Defend serious high reading cases
- Drink Driving Borderline Cases – Fight cases near the legal limit
- Drink Driving Repeat Offenders – Defend repeat offence charges
- Drink Driving Hospital Cases – Specialist hospital procedure defence
- Drink Driving Limit – Expert advice on legal limits
- Drink Driving Sentencing Guidelines – Navigate sentencing procedures
- Drink Driving Penalties – Understand and minimize penalties
- Drink Driving Defences – Comprehensive defence strategies
- Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course – Access rehabilitation options
- Drink Driving Insurance Impact – Manage insurance consequences
- Drink Driving Employment Consequences – Protect professional status
Drug Driving Services
Additionally, our drug driving expertise covers:
- Drug Driving Cannabis THC – Challenge cannabis driving charges
- Drug Driving Cocaine BZE – Defend cocaine driving prosecutions
- Drug Driving Sentencing Guidelines – Navigate drug driving sentencing
Failing To Offences
Moreover, we defend all “failing to” offences including:
- Failing to Provide Specimen – Expert defence for refusal cases
- Failing to Furnish Information – Defend driver details offences
- Failing to Stop/Report Accident – Expert accident reporting defence
Other Motoring Services
Consequently, our comprehensive motoring defence also includes:
- New Driver Offence Solicitors – Protect new driver licences
- Perverting Course of Justice – Defend serious perverting charges
- Police Station Representation – 24/7 custody representation
- Convicted in Absence – Challenge convictions made in your absence
Criminal Defence
Our Criminal Defence Solicitors provide expert representation for all criminal charges. Therefore, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, we protect your rights and freedom.
Immigration & Sponsorship
Furthermore, our Immigration Solicitors guide individuals and businesses through complex visa applications, sponsorship licences, and settlement matters. Consequently, we ensure compliance and maximize approval chances.
Family Law & Divorce
Additionally, our Family Law & Divorce Solicitors provide compassionate support through divorce, child custody disputes, and financial settlements. Therefore, we protect your interests during difficult times.
Get Expert Legal Help Today
Don’t face legal charges alone. Contact Scarsdale Solicitors today for expert advice and representation.
Call: +44 (0) 161 660 6050
Email: info@scarsdalesolicitors.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding offences and process helps you make informed decisions about your future.
Yes. Special reasons can potentially apply to any motoring offence carrying mandatory penalties, provided the four legal criteria are met.
Yes. Special reasons arguments accept guilt but persuade the court not to impose the usual mandatory penalty. Therefore, you will still be convicted but may avoid disqualification.
Exceptional Hardship relates to your personal circumstances when facing a totting-up ban. However, special reasons focus on circumstances surrounding how the offence was committed, not on your personal situation.
You will need medical evidence of acid reflux or GERD, evidence of alcohol consumed, and preferably expert toxicology evidence. Moreover, our solicitors coordinate gathering all necessary evidence.
Possibly. Mouth alcohol arguments can apply regardless of the reading. However, very high readings make arguments more difficult. Therefore, honest assessment from our solicitors is essential.
As soon as possible. The earlier we're involved, the better we can prepare your special reasons argument and gather supporting evidence.
No. Special reasons arguments require meeting strict legal criteria and depend on the specific facts. However, our 98% success rate demonstrates our exceptional expertise in achieving the best possible outcomes.
If the court rejects your special reasons argument, you will receive the mandatory penalty for the offence. Therefore, we carefully assess your chances before advising whether to pursue special reasons.
You can, but special reasons arguments are complex legal submissions requiring detailed knowledge of case law, evidence rules, and court advocacy. Moreover, the cost of disqualification (loss of employment, insurance increases, inability to drive) far exceeds legal fees.
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans to make expert legal representation accessible to all drivers facing mandatory bans.
Don't Face a Mandatory Ban Alone - Contact Scarsdale Solicitors Today
A mandatory driving ban can devastate your employment, family life, and future opportunities. However, with expert special reasons arguments from experienced solicitors, many mandatory bans are successfully avoided.
At Scarsdale Solicitors, we have helped hundreds of clients save their licences through compelling special reasons arguments. Moreover, our 98% success rate in motoring cases, combined with over 20 years of specialist experience, means you are in the safest possible hands.
Don’t assume a mandatory ban is inevitable. Don’t risk representing yourself. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation. Our specialist special reasons solicitors are here to assess your case, explain your options honestly, and fight to save your driving licence.
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I would like to thank Shazia and the Scarsdale team. Super efficient, fast responding and knew exactly what to do in the situation I was in. Highly recommend for any immigration needs