Hojol Uddin joined JMW Solicitors in May 2017 as Partner in the Business Crime & Regulation Department. Hojol is Head of Motoring due to his expertise in such offences.

Hojol is a Criminal Defence Solicitor and undertakes the defence of all criminal prosecutions with particular expertise, in driving offences.

Motoring Offences

He has extensive experience in all motoring offences with particular niche expertise in evidentially and legally complicated cases relating to dangerous driving, careless driving, (including death cases) drink driving, drug driving and speeding offences.

Hojol deals with individual clients and corporations who instruct him, whom are being investigated by Police forces throughout the UK. Specific Police forces relate to Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire, Liverpool, Thames Valley, Warwickshire, Metropolitan, Sussex, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and North Yorkshire. However, Hojol is familiar with all police forces in the UK.

Hojol has dealt with thousands of cases and advised many more, with a significant proportion of his cases coming by recommendations and referrals from other Solicitors to assist their client’s requirement. Hojol is required on many occasions to deal with cases, which have transferred directly to him due to poor preparation and service where his meticulous and personal service is key to the case, with rectifying any flaws that have already occurred.

Hojol’s approach is unique, very direct advising clients and tailors it to his client’s requirements.

Hojol represents all members of the public and is a very approachable individual and can assist you in any driving related issues you have, that are at the Police station, Magistrates, Crown Court, Court of Appeal or High Court.

General Criminal Offences

Hojol has experience dealing with a variety of offences, these include the following:

  • Malicious Communication Offences
  • Controlling and Coercive behaviour
  • Stalking and Harassment
  • Arson
  • Perverting course of justice relating to driving offences
  • Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs
  • Proceed of Crime relating to financial fraud
  • Firearms offences
  • Threats to Kill
  • Grievous Bodily Harm, Actual Bodily Harm and Assault (Including Domestic Violence)
  • Murder
  • Rape Allegations
  • Sexual Assault

Significant Cases

Hojol deals with so many cases that not every one can be listed or explained. However, if your case does not fall in any of the below, then contact Hojol directly and no doubt he will be in a position to assist:

Motoring Offences Expererience

1) R (on application of Andrea Hughes) v Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court [2013] EWHC 3993 (Admin)  - Judicial review in which the defendant’s conviction for drink driving was quashed in the High Court as she had been refused an adjournment to obtain medical evidence relating to “post alcohol consumption”.

2) R v S Trafford Magistrates Court, Drink Driving - One of Highest Recorded Readings in UK - 197 in breath – Result Suspended Sentence

3) R v V Worcester Crown Court, Drink Driving – Duress of Circumstances and client drove vehicle due to injuries suffered – Result Appeal Successful

4) R v B York Magistrates Court, Dangerous Driving – Road Rage Incident from other driver (prosecuted for careless driving) and Crown Prosecute our client for Dangerous Driving – Result  - Not Guilty after Trial

5) R v P Metropolitan Police, Death by Dangerous Driving – Result - No Further Action

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Football Offences and Banning Orders

Hojol has advised and represented on offences relating to the Football Offences Act 1991, in particular indecent and racial chanting. Hojol successfully represented and secured an acquittal defence costs order for a Chelsea supporter who was falsely accused of racialist chanting. ​​​​​

Court of Appeal and High Court Judicial Review or Case Stated

Hojol advises and undertakes Judicial Review of the decisions of Magistrates’ Courts. Hojol has previously represented defendants for drink driving and been successful in challenging cases to the High Court. 

Hojol has also recently undertaken an application to the High Court in order to seek clarity within the Criminal Justice System for Judicial Review. This was the first application of its kind and has now left the doors open for future challenges.

Hojol is currently advising a number of individuals relating to fraud, confiscation proceedings and death by dangerous driving relating to challenging the decision of the Crown Court.

DVLA Medical Revocations

Hojol has also established a reputation for his expertise and experience in the field of DVLA Medical Revocation of Driving Licences, having an in-depth knowledge of the DVLA’s Guidance on Fitness to Drive and the process of challenging a revocation. His successes in this area have included securing the return of licences to those alleged to suffer from alcohol misuse/dependence, cough syncope, diabetes and eye defects. Such is his expertise in this area Hojol has appeared on the BBC commenting on these issues with particular emphasis on the “Glasgow bin lorry case”.

Significant Cases

Hojol deals with so many cases that not every one can be listed or explained. However, if your case does not fall in any of the below, then contact Hojol directly and no doubt he will be in a position to assist:

Motoring Offences Experience

1) R (on application of Andrea Hughes) v Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court [2013] EWHC 3993 (Admin)  - Judicial review in which the defendant’s conviction for drink driving was quashed in the High Court as she had been refused an adjournment to obtain medical evidence relating to “post alcohol consumption”.

2) R v S Trafford Magistrates Court Drink Driving - One of Highest Recorded Readings in UK - 197 in breath – Result Suspended Sentence

3) R v V Worcester Crown Court Drink Driving – Duress of Circumstances and client drove vehicle due to injuries suffered – Result Appeal Successful

4) R v B York Magistrates Court Dangerous Driving – Road Rage Incident from other driver (prosecuted for careless driving) and Crown Prosecute our client for Dangerous Driving – Result  - Not Guilty after Trial

5) R v P Metropolitan Police Death by Dangerous Driving – Result - No Further Action

6) R v S  - Teesside Crown Court – Early Removal of Disqualification  - Result 7 years disqualification reduced to 3 ½ Years.

7) R v PA - Stratford Magistrates Court Excess Speed – Crown alleged excess speed despite defendant denying allegation at scene.  – Result Case Dismissed at the close of Crowns evidence due to inconsistent evidence. (Case documentary on ITV)

8) R v S City of London Magistrates Court Failing to Provide a Specimen of Breath  - Police Officer failed in retaining key evidence and therefore after legal submissions  - Result Crown offer no evidence

9) R v S – Cambridge Magistrates Court - Highest Recorded Speed in UK (2015) at 156 miles per hour – Avoided Dangerous Driving and Guilty Plea to Excess Speed – Result 6 month disqualification.

10) R v MF Waltham Forest Magistrates Court Excess Speed – Crown alleged excess speed of 120 miles per hour, which was contrary to defence evidence  - Result Crown Offer No Evidence due to contradictory evidence from Police Vehicle and Evidence from Police Officer.

General Crime Experience

1) R v C – Kent  CC – Perverting Course of Justice with Multiple driving offences – Suspended Sentence

2) R v SS –Manchester CC –Drugs Conspiracy – Case Discontinued due to contradictory evidence

3) R v N – GMP – Harassment - Police had unlawfully arrested, raised this in interview and the matter did not proceed any further. No Further Action

4) R v G – Thames Valley -Threats to Kill  - Representation made to Thames Valley due to complexities in case, unlawful investigations – No Further Action

5) R v K – Southwark CC - Arson with Intent and Dangerous Driving – allegations that Defendant set a vehicle a light next to residential premise using accelerant, then ran over a pedestrian.  – Not Guilty Dangerous Driving and Suspended Sentence for Arson

6) R v S – Surrey Police - Sexual Assault – Allegation of sexual assault by a taxi driver – No Further Action

7) R v M – Tameside Magistrates - Assault – Allegation of assault by a teacher in a well-known school – Case dismissed with half time submission.

8) R v S – Manchester CC - Rape allegations – Defendant accused by ex-partner of Rape to secure custody of children – Not Guilty

9) R v M – Lancashire Police -Sexual Assault – Hotel owner accused of sexual assault by guest – No Further Action

10) R v I –Westminster Magistrates - Fare Evasion x 90 –Defendant used a family members card to secure cheaper journeys on London tube – Out of Court Disposal with no conviction ​​​​​

What Peers Say

Hojol is an incredibly energetic and hardworking solicitor. When you send him an email no matter what time it is, you are likely to get a reply in seconds. He is always thinking of possible ways to defend his clients, whether that is by exploiting subtle legal points, or using his skill as seeing what an expert might do for a case to gather the evidence he needs to win it. He specialises particularly in motoring offences but also criminal judicial review and crime more generally. A great person to have on your side.

Mr. BR – 2 Hare Court

When it comes to client care, attention to detail and legal knowledge, I cannot recommend Hojol highly enough. I am very fortunate to have been instructed by him on a number of cases, where he consistently surpasses my expectations as a solicitor. He possesses a tenacious 'can-do' attitude and the ability to think outside the box. Most importantly, Hojol is very accomplished regarding his abilities to think 'inside the box', which is vitally important for any lawyer and a key trait sometimes overlooked by many others looking for a quick solution. His easy-going, down to earth approach also goes a long way to making Hojol an absolute pleasure to work with; especially on challenging cases.

Miss. SV  - Sole Practitioner

Interests

Hojol is a keen sports person who enjoys exercise and keeping fit. Hojol goes to the gym and plays football on a regular basis. He is also a car fanatic, which assists with his knowledge on motoring offences.

In addition to the above Hojol is also a trustee for Manchester Young Lives (MYL). MYL is a registered charity that has been working with children and young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Manchester for almost 50 years.

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