General News Articles
Our General News section covers all the latest news, advice, changes in law and information you could need about criminal, motoring and sexual offence laws – as well as information about Morton’s Solicitors.
In our General News section there is invaluable advice and information – making it an all-encompassing resource – whilst illustrating why we lead the way!
Liar? Being Falsely Accused
Liar is ITV’s new six-part drama, is gripping the nation, with viewers already reaching conclusions as to whether the alleged victim Laura, played by the actress Joanne Froggatt (better known for her role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey) is telling the truth when she accuses surgeon Andrew of raping her.
Audio/Legal Typist Vacancy (July 2017)
We are a busy firm of specialist criminal defence lawyers seeking to recruit an audio/legal typist. The role will involve mostly audio typing letters and other documents, receiving a channelling telephone calls and taking messages.
Stewart Rees Retires From a Life of Crime
A truly sad day today at Mortons Solicitors as Stewart Rees retired from his life of crime after 19 years of enthusiastic representation and service. We wish him the very best with his next endeavours.
Criminal Solicitor Vacancy
Mortons Solicitors wish our clients a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. Over the festive period Mortons Solicitors opening hours are as follows.
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.
XMAS & New Year Opening Hours 2016
Mortons Solicitors wish our clients a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. Over the festive period Mortons Solicitors opening hours are as follows.
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.
Drug Driving Sentencing Guide
Since the new drug driving offence was introduced last year, Mortons Solicitors have represented a large number of defendants charged with drug driving across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire Courts.
Admin Assistant / Reception Vacancy
We are a busy firm of specialist criminal defence lawyers seeking to recruit an administrative assistant/receptionist. The role will involve using a computer, but mainly receiving and channelling telephone calls and taking messages. Training will be provided on using our case management system, opening files.
Sexual Offences – The Defence Perspective
Every year Mortons Solicitors are instructed for an increasing number of sexual offences. Whether it be as duty solicitors at the police station, or an instruction following a recommendation, Mortons Solicitors act robustly, diligently and discreetly throughout every stage of the criminal investigation and proceedings.
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