Criminal Law Articles
As one of the North West’s leading Criminal Solicitors, this section has all the useful articles we have collated which relate to criminal law. In this section you will find out about new laws, amendments to existing laws and precedents set – as well as opinion and lot’s of great advice from our award-winning crime team.
Knife Crime is Down – Is Prevention As Important As Prosecution?
Knife crime is falling across Greater Manchester and other areas. We examine targeted policing, prevention and the consequences of carrying a knife.
Fugitive Arrested Abroad Is Former Brookside Actor
What happens when a UK fugitive is arrested abroad? We explain international arrests, extradition, outstanding warrants and returning suspects to Britain.
How Police Are Building Stronger Cases Against Serial Shoplifters
How can shoplifting become organised crime? We examine national retail crime investigations, CCTV, facial recognition and multiple theft allegations.
Manchester Derby Arrests In & Away From The Ground – What To Do If Caught Up In The Occasion
Manchester derby day can lead to arrests for assault, public order and drug offences. Morton’s Solicitors provides criminal defence representation.
5 Members of Gang Arrested As Part of Rural Crime Clampdown
Organised rural crime can involve burglary, vehicle theft and complex police investigations. Morton’s provides criminal defence advice across Greater Manchester.
Clampdown on E-Bikes – All You Need To Know.
E-bike and e-scooter laws explained: when an electric bike is legal, when it becomes a motor vehicle and the penalties riders could face.
Protest in Dover And Why Police And Criminal Defence Teams Are on Stand-by
Where does the right to protest end and criminal liability begin? We examine protest law, road obstruction, public order offences and racial hostility.
Man Jailed Following Child Sex Crime Chat in Encrypted Chatroom
Encrypted chatroom messages can trigger serious criminal investigations. Learn how digital evidence is used in online child sexual abuse cases.
“Car Meet” Clampdown and Implications For Those Involved
Are car meets illegal? Learn about dangerous driving, racing, Section 59 warnings, vehicle seizures and other legal risks at UK car meets
Leeds, Reading & Creamfields Festival Weekend Means A Busy Time for Criminal Law Solicitors
Heading to Reading, Leeds or Creamfields? Understand common festival offences and how our criminal defence solicitors can help if you are arrested.











