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#Post#: 121015--------------------------------------------------
England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car seizure,
refused blood test
DIR By: Sam22011
Date: June 7, 2026, 11:54 am
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Post:
Location: England / London
I need advice on what type of solicitor I should contact:
motoring, criminal defence, police complaint/civil action
against police, or one firm that handles all.
Brief facts:
- I was stopped by plain-clothes/undercover police on 1 June
2026.
- The stop happened near/in front of a speed camera. The officer
said I was speeding, but I am sure I was not speeding and no
speed reading, camera evidence or measurement was shown to me.
- I told officers I am a Blue Badge holder and have
PTSD/anxiety, but I felt ignored, pressured and not listened to.
- The officer then said my insurance was not valid due to minor
cosmetic items on my car.
- My car was seized and I paid around £218 to recover it.
- I received a no-insurance fixed penalty, but my insurer has
now confirmed my policy was active at the time and not
voided/cancelled/avoided retrospectively. I have disputed this.
- I also received a £100 number plate fixed penalty, which I
dispute.
- Officers alleged tobacco/cigarette ash in my ashtray was
cannabis. I disputed this and was told I was not being charged
with possession.
- I refused a blood sample after panicking. I have PTSD/anxiety
and fear around needles/blood being taken. I have contacted my
GP and have an appointment booked.
- I was detained for about 12 hours and only given one meal.
- I asked for legal advice but say it was not provided before
important decisions were made.
- I was not interviewed.
- Around 6am, someone came to my cell and I say they pressured
me about accepting the alleged cannabis. I did not feel I had
proper legal advice at that point.
- I believe I was treated differently and the situation was
escalated because of race/disability. I want to make a formal
police complaint.
What records should I request now: custody record, body-worn
video, stop/search record, seizure paperwork, officer notes,
drug-testing paperwork and any document they say I signed?
What type of solicitor should I contact for this?
#Post#: 121025--------------------------------------------------
Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: ManxTom
Date: June 7, 2026, 1:59 pm
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"... The officer then said my insurance was not valid due to
minor cosmetic items on my car..."
Sorry but what does this ^ mean? What did the police say to you
about the "minor cosmetic items"?
#Post#: 121028--------------------------------------------------
Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: Sam22011
Date: June 7, 2026, 2:20 pm
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They said that will invalid your insurance because you haven't
declared to insurance now we seised the car cus we don't think
your j have valid insurance
#Post#: 121034--------------------------------------------------
Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: Southpaw82
Date: June 7, 2026, 3:54 pm
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There are thousands of solicitors in London who do this type of
work. Just google them.
#Post#: 121076--------------------------------------------------
Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: BertB
Date: June 8, 2026, 4:38 am
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--- Quote ---
> The officer then said my insurance was not valid due to minor
cosmetic items on my car.
>
> - I received a no-insurance fixed penalty, but my insurer has
now confirmed my policy was active at the time and not
voided/cancelled/avoided retrospectively. I have disputed this
--- End Quote ---
What are "Minor Cosmetic Items" on the car and have you declared
these to your insurance when telling them the details of the
allegation? You can dispute this charge by doing nothing and the
matter will progress to a SJPN notice where you can tick the NG
box and request a court hearing.
--- Quote ---
> I refused a blood sample after panicking.
> - I asked for legal advice but say it was not provided before
important decisions were made.
> - I was not interviewed.
> - Around 6am, someone came to my cell and I say they pressured
me about accepting the alleged cannabis. I did not feel I had
proper legal advice at that point.
--- End Quote ---
What do you mean by "accepting the alleged cannabis"? What did
they offer for accepting it?
In summary, other than the COFP for the insurance & something
else for a number plate offence, what have you actually been
charged with? Have they charged you with driving while being
above the specified drug limit?
It feels like you are giving us your side but not all the facts.
What are the mods on the car? What was wrong with the plate?
What did you tell your insurance about the stop for them to
confirm you were covered?
#Post#: 121105--------------------------------------------------
Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: June 8, 2026, 6:13 am
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The OP clearly has no intention of giving us all the facts. He
is not seeking legal advice from us, but merely asking for
advice as to what flavour of lawyer he should instruct.
#Post#: 121109--------------------------------------------------
Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: Sam22011
Date: June 8, 2026, 6:35 am
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Fair questions.
The minor cosmetic items were a front bumper lip/splitter,
headlight covers, stickers and a cosmetic/fake sunroof. No
engine, remap, exhaust/downpipe or performance modifications.
I did declare these details to my insurer after the stop and
asked them directly whether my policy was active/valid at the
time. They confirmed my policy was active at the time and had
not been cancelled, voided or avoided retrospectively. I have
used that evidence to dispute the no-insurance COFP.
For the number plate, the issue appears to be that it was
tinted. I accept it may need proper evidence/review. My point is
that I bought the car like that, it was readable, and I was not
told at the roadside or given a chance to correct it before the
ticket arrived.
About “accepting cannabis”: I did not accept anything. My
understanding was someone came to my cell and suggested if I
accepted the alleged cannabis issue it would not go further. I
did not feel I had legal advice at that point. I was told I was
not being charged with possession.
At the moment, I have received COFP letters for no insurance and
number plate only. I have not received a separate
charge/summons/SJPN for drug-driving or failure to provide blood
yet. The blood sample was requested in custody and I refused
after panicking.
I understand people need the full facts. I’m trying to work out
what solicitor I need and what records should be requested
before I say anything further.
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Re: England/London – Need solicitor for police stop, car
seizure, refused blood test
DIR By: roythebus
Date: June 8, 2026, 7:21 am
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Maybe the windows were too tinted? Number plate font /letter
spacing is n on-compliant? If you refuse a blood or breath test
for drink or drugs it's likely to be a one year ban and a hefty
fine. some insurance firms charge more for a car with
"embellishments".
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