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[Home](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk)» 2. [Our fees](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-fees) # Our fees We are specialists in Motoring Law. ## Legal Aid is not available for Drink Drive, Exceptional Hardship and Special reasons cases. Our fixed fees for these matters are as follows: |   | Amount | VAT (20%) | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Drink Drive | - | - | - | | Guilty Plea | £500 | £100 | £600 | | Trial (Half Day) | £900 | £180 | £1080 | | Exceptional Hardship | £1,000 | £200 | £1,200 | | Special Reasons | £1,000 | £200 | £1,200 | **Our fees include \[Guilty Plea\]:** - Applying to the CPS to obtain your case papers \[IDPC\] - Considering and reviewing the evidence in your case - Taking your instructions. - Advising you on the merits of your case, the law, potential defence\[s\], plea and likely sentence \[if plead guilty or convicted after trial\]. - Advising if Exceptional Hardship or Special reasons should be made. - Confirm all advice in writing. - Explaining the Court procedure to enable you to understand what you can expect on the day of your hearing. - Preparing and attending the first hearing in the Magistrates Court, taking instructions in respect of your sentence mitigation if you intend to plead guilty. - Confirming the outcome in writing. - Advice on sentence \[confirmed in writing\] - Advice on Appeal Against Sentence \[confirmed in writing\] **Not Guilty Plea \[same as above but with below additions\]:** - Trial Preparation - Attending your trial hearing in the Magistrates Court. **The fee does not include:** 1. Disbursements, which are payments such as expert fees, mileage and parking. 2. Taking statements from witnesses 3. Additional hearings \[if the matter is not concluded on the first day\]. 4. Representation at an out of area Magistrate Court **How long will the matter take?** This will depend on your plea. If you plead guilty at the first hearing then the matter may conclude on the same day or within a few weeks. If you plead not guilty then your matter can take approx. 3 months to conclude. **Team Experience:** Our Team has a wealth of experience in all areas of motoring offences. 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