Fraud Related Articles
Confiscation – The Hidden Sentence
At the conclusion of many criminal proceedings, particularly in fraud, theft and other financial related offences, the defendant may be subjected to confiscation proceedings.
Appeals Against Sentence
In this article, we consider appeals against sentence from the Crown Court to the Court of Appeal. The appeal process can be complicated depending on the individual case, but here we outline the basics.
Can I Have a Restraining Order Discharged
A great many people are subject to restraining orders made under the Protection From Harassment Act 1997. The orders are designed to protect people from harassment and are commonly made in so-called ‘domestic violence’ cases.
Points, Lies & Prison
One of the most serious offences before a criminal court is the offence of ‘perverting the course of justice’, this is because it strikes at the very heart of the criminal justice system.
Defence Solicitors – The 4th Emergency Service
As businesses prepare for Christmas, it is customary to inform clients of seasonal opening hours. For many, it will simply be a case of announcing the days on which the business will be closed, but for us, the position is a little more complicated than that.
Xmas & New Year Opening Hours 2017-18
Mortons Solicitors wish our clients a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. Over the festive period Mortons Solicitors opening hours are as follows.
Don’t Make Your 12 Days of Xmas a 12 Month Ban
Over the festive periods of Christmas and the new year one might enjoy the well earned break with a tipple or two.
Representation at Stockport Magistrates’ Court
For any person due to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court in criminal proceedings, Mortons Solicitors can provide you with specialist legal representation.
Disclosure – The Hidden Truth
When the Director of Public Prosecutions writes to a national newspaper and apologises for a prosecution failure in an individual case, you know that something significant went wrong. Before exploring that however, it might be thought a great pity that she chose to write to a newspaper and not the actual person wrongly accused of rape.
Recreational Drug Use – The Hidden Costs
With Christmas approaching everyone beginning to let their hair down a little and enjoy the festivities, some people are enticed into the world of so-called ‘recreational drugs’.
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