Morgan Hill Solicitors operates on an agreed and fixed fee basis for road traffic offence cases, providing clients with transparency and certainty over costs. Here’s an overview of their fee structure and what is included:

General Fee Structure:

• Agreed and fixed fee range: Between £1,000 to £2,000 plus 20% VAT.
• The fee varies based on the nature of the hearing and the work involved.

Preparation for Trial at the Magistrates’ Court:

• Agreed and fixed fee range: Between £5,000 to £8,000 plus 20% VAT.
• Includes dedicated case management, conferences with the client, liaison with the court and prosecution, preparation of evidence and exhibits, witness statements, preparation of legal arguments, and representation at the hearing.

Sentence at the Magistrates’ Court:

• Agreed and fixed fee range: Between £950 to £2,000 plus 20% VAT.
• Includes case management, conferences with the client, advice on mitigation, liaison with the court and prosecution, preparation of plea in mitigation, and representation at the hearing.

Disbursements and Costs:

• Disbursements such as expert fees are not included in the agreed fee and are usually paid directly by the client.
• Common types of experts include psychiatrists, blood alcohol calculation experts, EBM machine experts, road traffic reconstruction experts, and forensic scientists.
• Examples of other common disbursements include process servers, couriers, and fees for medical records.
• Counsel’s fee is typically incorporated within the agreed fee, with the cost depending on their level of experience and qualification.

Additional Work Not Included in the Agreed Fee:

• Various additional services such as preparation and service of defence case statements, drafting of legal documents, site visits, and additional conferences may increase the fee.

Morgan Hill Solicitors aims to provide clients with peace of mind by offering a clear fee structure and ensuring transparency regarding expected costs and work included in road traffic offence cases.