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Duncan Lewis’ solicitor advocate Matthew Humphreys has provided insight in the Daily Mail following a high profile celebrity case.

Love Island and Geordie Shore star Scotty T became the latest celebrity banned from driving, after police recorded illegal levels of cocaine in his system.

The case reignited public debate about the legal limits and enforcement of drug-driving regulations.

The article discusses how the UK has some of the strictest drug-driving limits in the world, with thresholds set exceptionally low to capture all but the most incidental exposure to controlled substances.

Matthew Humphreys, an experienced Solicitor Advocate in criminal law helped explain the laws surrounding these limits and the challenges they present to drivers.

In the article, Matthew explained that:

• The UK’s drug-driving limits are set at levels designed to rule out passive exposure, such as second-hand cannabis smoke or trace amounts of prescription opioids from previous medical use.
• Unlike drink-driving cases, proving impairment is not necessary for a conviction, being over the limit alone is enough to constitute an offence.
• Many drug-driving cases emerge when drivers exhibit signs of impairment, but the legal thresholds can still catch individuals who may not appear impaired.

His expert opinion highlights the complexities of drug-driving enforcement and the potential legal ramifications for those who may unknowingly exceed the strict limits.

You can read the full article here: The UK's drug-driving limits explained: How the law prosecutes motorists for getting behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs as Geordie Shore's Scotty T become latest star to be banned from road | Daily Mail Online

About Matthew Humphreys:

Matthew Humphreys is a Solicitor Advocate in the Crime department at Duncan Lewis. He has experience from advising at the initial police station interview to court proceedings in the magistrates and crown court, all the way through to the Court of Appeal.

You can contact Matthew on 07342 081740 or email at MatthewH@Duncanlewis.com

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning law firm, is renowned for its exceptional legal services and commitment to justice. The company employs a team of highly skilled solicitors offering top-tier representation in 25 fields of law, and ranked as top tier by the Chambers and the Legal 500 legal guides, and as one of the top 250 law firms in the country by the Times. Duncan Lewis was crowned Law Firm of the Year award at the Lexis Nexis awards 2024, further establishing its credentials as one of the leading law firms in the UK.