Funding & Fixed Fee
As a means to remain competitive we offer the following fixed fees for legal advice at the police station which include travel and waiting. While we understand the nuances of each matter there will be times where we can apply changes at the discretion of the firm’s Director.
From the 6th December 2018 the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) now requires firms to publish price and service information on their website.
At SKB Legal we have adopted the SRA’s transparency rules with a transparent pricing policy. We aim to be realistic about the likely costs in your case and will provide you with an estimate of total costs at the outset. Please note that we do not offer Legal Aid at this firm or free legal advice & assistance through the Duty Solicitor Scheme.
Fee Structure – Traffic offences: Guilty Plea
While not every situation or circumstances are the same the following is a guide as to what you can expect for Motoring offences.
Traffic offences, guilty plea: – fixed fee £750
Please note that VAT is not charged on any of the following costs, at present.
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
The Fee does not include:
- Disbursements such as instruction of any expert witnesses
- Taking statements from any witnesses
- Advice and assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing
- Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal
The key stages and timescales
The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a not guilty plea.
- Meet with your solicitor to provide initial instructions on what happened.
- We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
- Arranging to take your full instructions and any witness statements if necessary
- Preparing your statement and witnesses statements
- We will explain the court procedure to you so you know what to expect on the day of your hearings and the sentencing options available to the court.
- We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.
- We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
- We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice and representation is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.
The Fee does not include:
- Instruction of any expert witnesses
- Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal
Fee Structure – Traffic offences: Not Guilty Plea
Traffic offences: not guilty plea: Fixed Fee of £2,000: half day trial (Or) £4,000 for 1 day trial
Fee includes:
- 10 hours attendance/preparation:
- Considering evidence
- Taking your instructions
- Taking statements from any witnesses
- Providing advice on likely sentence
- Attendance and representation at the first appearance, trial and sentencing hearing at the Magistrates Court
The Fee does not include:
- Instruction of any expert witnesses
- Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal
The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a not guilty plea.
- Meet with your solicitor to provide initial instructions on what happened.
- We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
- Arranging to take your full instructions and any witness statements if necessary
- Preparing your statement and witnesses statements
- We will explain the court procedure to you so you know what to expect on the day of your hearings and the sentencing options available to the court.
- We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.
- We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
- We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice and representation is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.