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24th Apr 2018
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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
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/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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4th Apr 2018
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Do I Need a QC?
We are often asked questions about QCs, most probably because the image of leading barristers has been epitomised over the years in leading television dramas such as Silk and Kavanagh QC, it is t...
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19th Mar 2018
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Throwing articles into prisons
It can be a temptation to family members, and to others perhaps for financial gain, to seek to convey articles into prisons. The chance of being detected is high and possibly for t...
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13th Mar 2018
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New Domestic Abuse Protections Announced
In a major announcement, the government has signalled a busy year ahead with legislative changes affecting the criminal law.
Following on from the recent announc...
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7th Mar 2018
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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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