Criminal Defence
24th Apr 2018
News
Sentencing Is Its Own Risky Business - The Hidden Penalty
When clients turn their mind to what punishment they might receive if they plead guilty to, or are convicted of, a criminal offence, in most cases the th...
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9th Apr 2018
News
/Burglary and Self-Defence
The law of self-defence is again in the spotlight following the case of 78-year-old Richard Osborn-Brooks who was briefly investigated after the fatal stabbing of a burglar who entered...
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7th Mar 2018
News
Choosing a Solicitor - One Chance to Get It Right
For many people, facing the prospect of criminal investigation or proceedings is a daunting prospect, one that can often inflict a heavy toll not just on themsel...
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2nd Mar 2018
News
Knife Crime - Sentencing Changes
Knife crime is very much on the political agenda, with a number of stabbings having taken place over the last few weeks, resulting in deaths and injury, and no doubt the loss of...
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20th Feb 2018
News
What Happens in Rome, May Not Stay in Rome
Most people know that if you commit a criminal offence in the UK, the police will record details of that offence and any subsequent sentence so that it is revealed duri...
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14th Feb 2018
News
Dogs - Avoiding a Death Penalty
It is often said that there is no such thing as a dangerous dog, only a dangerous owner.
While we often refer to 'dangerous dogs' in criminal law, the actual offences rel...
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