Driving Whilst Disqualified
This offence is committed where a person drives a vehicle during the period of disqualification imposed on him by a Court.
In view of the serious sentences the Courts have at their disposal, we strongly recommend that anyone charged with driving whilst disqualified should contact us straight away to obtain legal advice. A conviction for this offence can result in a prison sentence.
Driving whilst disqualified is a strict liability offence. This means that there are no defences, unless you can prove that you were not in fact subject to a disqualification or that it was not you who was the driver of the vehicle.
If you are charged with driving whilst disqualified it is important to obtain advice from a motoring lawyer. We are able to identify evidential issues that may provide you with a defence and the case may be thrown out of court. If this is not possible, we can employ our efforts to ensure that the sentence you receive is mitigated and lenient.
Whilst it is possible to receive six penalty points for this offence, it is more likely for a Court to sentence disqualified drivers to a longer period of disqualification. A prison sentence can be imposed and this is reserved for the most serious cases. The Court can also consider Community Orders and Financial Penalties.
