Defending Traffic Offenses with Maurice Andrews Solicitors

Understanding Traffic Offenses

Our Approach

Transparent Pricing

1. Fee includes:
   • 2 hours attendance/preparation:
     • considering evidence
     • taking your instructions
     • providing advice on likely sentence
   • Attendance and representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court
2. The fee does not include:
   1. instruction of any expert witnesses
   2. taking statements from any witnesses
   3. advice and assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing
   4. advice or assistance in relation to any appeal
3. Disbursements: Our fixed fees for legal representation at Court do not include third party disbursements, which may be required in certain cases. Disbursements are expenses that we incur on your behalf that must be paid to third parties and examples include: expert reports, whether that be a forensic scientist, collision investigator, psychologist or psychiatrist (approximately £108.00 including VAT at 20% per hour – £648.00 including VAT at 20% per hour); expert attendance at court (approximately £108.00 including VAT at 20% per hour – £648.00 including VAT at 20% per hour); barrister’s costs (advice or attendance at Court £108.00 including VAT at 20% per hour- £648.00 including VAT at 20% per hour). Where we anticipate that any disbursements or additional fees may be payable, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Services Included

1. Initial consultation to discuss your case and provide guidance.
2. Considering prosecution evidence and taking your instructions.
3. Providing advice on the plea and likely sentence.
4. Drafting witness statements and instructions to experts (where required).
5. Explaining the court procedure and what to expect at court.
6. Conducting any further preparatory work required.
7. Discussing appeal options after the hearing (if applicable).

Services Excluded

Key stages of the matter

1. Meet with your solicitor to provide instructions on what happened.
2. We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
3. Arranging to take any witness statements if necessary
4. We will explain the court procedure to you, so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.
5. We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.
6. We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court. We anticipate being at court for [e.g. half a day].
7. We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.

Solicitor delivering the service

Mazar Iqbal

Mazar qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and has spent his career since then specialising in Criminal Law. With a passion for Criminal Law, he realised early on in his career that he could make a positive difference to peoples lives. A strong advocate, Mazar cares deeply about his clients and has developed a strong client following over the years, and he joined Maurice Andrews Solicitors Limited in 2018.

As a Higher Court Advocate, Mazar is able to follow cases through to their conclusion, representing clients all the way through proceedings where he has earned a reputation as a robust defender of his clients interests, fighting to achieve the best possible outcomes for the firm’s clients on all criminal matters. While Mazar provides all aspects of criminal defence, he has over 10 years’ experience of Road Traffic offences for clients.

Akhmed Yakoob

Akhmed qualified as a Solicitor in 2014, and quickly became known for his construction of robust defences which he presents in the most compelling manner to the Courts. He has become known as a fierce, powerful and unwavering advocate for justice and has handled numerous high-profile cases, securing the best possible outcomes for his clients.

As well as an LLB with honours, Akhmed also has a Masters Degree.

Akhmed became a Director and Owner of Maurice Andrews Solicitors Limited in 2017.

Akhmed Yakoob is Mazar Iqbal’s supervisor.