Notting Hill Carnival Stabbings

A fight broke out at the Notting Hill Carnival in North Kensington resulting in three men being stabbed. One of the men is in a critical condition. Another 2,000 police were called to the carnival to keep the peace. A few other revellers were injured during the carnival, such as a 14-year-old who was slashed with a sharp object and a 16-year-old who had a small leg wound. A gang of 34 people did not make it to the carnival due to being stopped at Victoria station for fears of them causing trouble, 15 of them were arrested.

Pill That Stops Breathalyser Detection?

It is reported that businessman Arthur Kibble has developed a pill which can cut alcohol levels by a ninth, by preventing the way in which alcohol normally enters the bloodstream. This could, potentially affect the reading provided in a breathalyser test.

M23Law defend clients against all motoring allegations, including driving with excess alcohol. We frequently use experts such as toxicologists to assist the defence case.

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Suspect bailed following alleged dangerous driving and being unfit to drive through drink or drugs

Four people were injured following a road traffic collision on the M23 on Sunday. Officers believe that a Honda Accord and Renault Megane made contact with a Mercedes. The southbound carriageway was closed for approximately eight hours following the crash, which caused tailbacks to junction eight for Reigate on the M25. The suspect has been bailed until 7^th November.

M23Law are experts in defending clients on all motoring law allegations, including dangerous driving and being unfit through drink or drugs. In Your Defence.

Police outrun by Audi RS5 in 180mph chase

The chase began when officers attempted to apprehend Ben Westwood, who was with others trying to open a cash machine in the West Midlands. Westwood made off in the stolen Audi RS5 ‘getaway car’ and a pursuit ensued. He even began to outpace a helicopter at one point during the chase. Westwood received 9 years’ imprisonment in connection with offences of dangerous driving and conspiracy to burgle and steal. He is thought to be Britain’s fastest getaway driver. Previously, the highest speed recorded was 172mph, by a Porsche 911.

M23LAW frequently defend clients accused of speeding. The highest speed that we have represented a client for was 164mph. We also defend clients against dangerous driving allegations.

4 out of 5 Motorists admit to speeding

80% of motorists see speed limits as ‘just a guide’ or a ‘challenge’ after a survey by Admiral insurance company. About a quarter of drivers think it is acceptable to drive over the speed limit. Men are almost three times more likely to drive at high speeds than women. More than half of drivers think the national speed limit for motorways and dual carriageways should be 80mph rather than 70mph. M23Law are experts in motoring law and regularly defend clients against speeding allegations. In Your Defence.

Death by Drunken Drivers

Deaths and Serious Injuries caused by drink driving have risen for the first time in nearly 10 years. There were 280 deaths last year compared to 250 in 2010. Serious injuries rose from 1,250 to 1,290 and this was the first increase since 2002. The number of deaths in 2010 due to drink driving was at its lowest level for 30 years. M23Law defend in drink driving offences. In Your Defence

Driver Jailed After Admitting Causing Death by Careless Driving Whilst Unfit Through Drugs

17 year old Lara Smith was killed in a car accident, due to a driver falling asleep at the wheel. The Luton Crown Court heard that Matthew Norcott had only slept for up to 5 ½ hours in the previous 47 hours. He was en route to a party in Worcestershire with three passengers, one of which was Miss Smith when his vehicle crashed into a barrier at 83mph. He received seven and a half years imprisonment after admitting offences of causing death by careless driving whilst unfit through drugs, causing death whilst driving uninsured and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.