Motoring

Grahame Stowe Bateson was founded in 1981 and quickly established itself as one of the leading criminal defence firms in Yorkshire, coupled with an outstanding family law division. From our headquarters in the centre of Leeds, Grahame Stowe Bateson has consistently sought to provide outstanding legal services to every client. We have since expanded by opening three new branches throughout Yorkshire, in Harrogate, Bramley and Middleton. At Grahame Stowe Bateson we pride ourselves on finding that balance between understanding the sensitive needs of our clients, whilst using all of our knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible result. We have developed an enviable team of solicitors and legal support staff, all of whom are experts within their legal fields. Grahame Stowe Bateson is probably best known for its outstanding criminal defence practice and family law divisions. Chambers & Partners, the highly respected guide to the legal profession, describes the firm as a ‘major criminal practice’ Free Legal Advice Clinics Since it was established, Grahame Stowe Bateson has consistently looked to identify innovative ways to give the public access to its legal expertise. We were the first solicitor in Leeds to introduce free legal advice clinics, which continue to operate at every branch on a Wednesday evening between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. The aim of free legal advice clinic is to give the public an opportunity to ask questions about situations they find themselves in, that may have a legal implication. Customers can ask questions about any legal problem, including all aspects of motoring law including speeding fines, penalty points, disqualification, drink driving. Customers who are worried they might lose their driving licence can simply drop in and voice their concerns. Motoring Law Grahame Stowe Bateson have developed an outstanding record of preserving driving licenses when at risk. As a natural progression from our criminal law work, all of our motoring law solicitors have succeeded in securing acquittals or withdrawals by the Crown Prosecution service for many complex cases. These include drink driving, drug driving, careless and dangerous driving cases. Fees Fees in relation to summary only motoring offences under Part 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and S89 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 are charged at a basic fee of £250 plus VAT for one court appearance. Our fees in respect of preparation, travel and waiting will be charged in addition and vary according to the Court venue. Speeding and fixed penalty notices Fail to stop/ fail to report an accident Drink and drug related driving offences Document offences and procedures Frequently asked Drink/Drug Driving Questions