Sentences For Drug Offences Involving Prison and Prisoners
With many offences, the punishment may vary according to the context of the criminality. The same is true when it comes to sentencing of drugs offences, and particularly when it involves prisons and prisoners. Here we look at why this is.
How Circumstances Can Affect Sentencing
When someone charged with theft of £3000 received a harsher sentence than someone who stole £22000 – eyebrows were raised. Here we look at how circumstances surrounding an individual saw why these sentences were correct.
Can Sentencing and Delay Work In Your Favour?
With recent cuts in the criminal system – the amount of delays between a crime and sentencing can have an impact on our clients. What can be done to protect our clients? Find out more about what can be done when there are delays in sentencing.
Samantha Ford – 10 Year Sentence For Killing Twins
Samantha Ford received a 10 year sentence for the deaths of her twin boys. The sentence has been criticised for seeming lenient. Here we look beyond the headlines and why it is a 10 year sentence.
Firearms and other laws after Brexit
As the government prepares to bring us out of the EU on 31st October 2019, details have begun to emerge as to the legal and regulatory position if we leave without a deal. Some of the first information released relates to firearms, although it regrettably raises more questions than it answers.
What Is The Right Against Self-Incrimination
This article looks at your right against self-incrimination. This is where you make a statement in connection to one offence and it could incriminate either yourself – or others – for a different, non-connected offence.
Clampdown on Unlawful Subletting
With AirBnB listings soaring since 2015 by 400% – an investigation is underway into a clampdown on unlawful subletting of social housing. This article looks at what the offence is and what the implications are.
What Is The Law On Using A Mobile Phone & Driving
Article looking at the implications and rules of the law of using a mobile phone whilst driving. Everyone assumes you just can’t use a mobile whilst driving – no matter what – but is this really the case? A recent case suggests not…
Is It Possible To Know Your Sentence Before You Plead?
Article looking if it is possible to know a sentence before a plea is made. Knowing what your sentence will be can influence your defence approach. Here we look at whether it is possible and the circumstances where this may be the case.
Government Introduce New Laws To Make Roads Safer
Article looking at the new laws the Government have released, aimed at making the roads safer in the UK. We look at who they affect and what the likely implications are for motorists, passengers and other road-users.
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