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.
NEW SENTENCING PROPOSALS FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY
The government is planning to introduce legislation which will increase the maximum custodial sentence for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The current limit is six months’ imprisonment, but the new proposals would raise it to five years.
Drones & The Criminal Law
This article examines drones and the legal framework which governs their usage as far as criminal laws are concerned. It focuses on drones which are available to the public and looks at potential risks, the relevant law, one’s responsibilities as a drone owner and further caveats for particular types of drone use. Legal disclaimer: It does not constitute legal advice.
NEW SENTENCING GUIDELINES FROM TODAY
From Today, Monday 24th April 2017 the Sentencing Guidelines Council has published the revised Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines which are now in effect.
Criminal Legal Aid Contract 2017
Mortons Solicitors are delighted to confirm that we have been successfully awarded by the Legal Aid Agency a Criminal Legal Aid Contract for 2017. This enables the team at Mortons Solicitors to continue with their excellent work defending clients accused of serious criminal offences, sexual offences, motoring and regulatory offences.
Macclesfield Courthouse Closing – Most Cases To Stockport
Macclesfield Magistrates Court will close before the end of September. The Courthouse served East Cheshire including Macclesfield, Congleton areas.
Oldham Magistrates’ Court To Close
The 23rd September 2016 is the day set for closure of Oldham Magistrates Court. All cases are being transferred to Tameside Magistrates Court (Ashton-Under-Lyne). Mortons Solicitors will continue to represent defendants at all courthouses within Greater Manchester & Cheshire. Call us on 0161 477 1121.
Trafford Magistrates’ Court Closed
Trafford Magistrates’ Court has now closed with cases for that courthouse now moved to Manchester Magistrates Court. Further court closures are in progress.
Buxton Magistrates’ Court Closed
Unfortunately Buxton Magistrates Court closed on 29th June 2016. The Courthouse served North-West Derbyshire including High Peak areas.
Congrats to Simon Morton, New President of Stockport Incorporated Law Society 1875
Today we are delighted to confirm that Simon Morton, managing director of this practice has been appointed as the new President of Stockport Incorporated Law Society 1875.
Psycho-Active Substances – New Offences
From the 26th May 2016 the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 will provide a blanket ban on the production, supply and importation of psychoactive substances. It will NOT be an offence for simple possession as it would unnecessarily criminalise a very many users.
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