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.
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.
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.
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Mortons Solicitors specialise in defending both private clients and legal aid clients with niche areas of criminal law. General Crime, Serious Sexual Offences, Motoring Offences, Regulatory Crime Including Inquests.
Unhappy New Year
Merry Xmas to all, but before we all celebrate the New Year, that may turn out to be an unhappy one for some, we have a new offence of Domestic Abuse under Section 76 of Serious Crime Act 2015 – Controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship which comes into force from 29th December 2015.
Crime Duty Solicitor Contract Bid Successful
Mortons Solicitors are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our bid for the Greater Manchester Procurement Area for a Duty Provider Crime Contract from the Legal Aid Agency to start from January 2016.
Buxton Magistrates’ Court Closed
Unfortunately Buxton Magistrates Court closed on 29th June 2016. The Courthouse served North-West Derbyshire including High Peak areas.
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.
FAQ : Police Want To Speak To Me As A Suspect
Mortons Solicitors specialise in defending both private clients and legal aid clients with niche areas of criminal law. General Crime, Serious Sexual Offences, Motoring Offences, Regulatory Crime Including Inquests.
Criminal Court Charge No Longer Applies
From 24th December 2015 the Criminal Court Charge no longer applies which will be welcome relief to defendants appearing before the Criminal Courts in England and Wales.
7 Days to Save Stockport Courthouse
Regrettably many people we speak to about the consultation proposals have not heard anything about it, despite the press and media coverage. Unless you have been under a rock since July, you have no excuse. We are now in the final seven days to respond to the consultation proposing to close YOUR Stockport Courthouse.
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