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.
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.
Government Wildfires Alert – And The Important Legal Implications To Bear in Mind
Wildfires can start accidentally or deliberately. Learn when starting a fire may become arson and how recklessness can lead to serious criminal charges.
Com Group Member Found to Have 117 Victims Following NCA Investigation
Com groups use social media, coercion and blackmail to target young victims. Learn how online child abuse networks operate and how police investigate them.
Early Release From Prison And Getting The Balance Right
Early prison release changes have raised questions about serious offenders, victims’ rights and what a prison sentence actually means in England and Wales.
Simon Levy Murders and How Police and Prosecution Errors Can Affect Bail and Public Protection
Police and CPS errors in the Simon Levy case raise serious questions about bail decisions, risk assessment, information sharing and public protection.
Government Announces Significant Drop if Knife Crime
Learn how knife crime laws are changing, the legal consequences of carrying a knife and the latest enforcement measures across England and Wales.











