Definition of a QC
We are often asked questions about QCs, most probably because the image of leading barristers has been epitomised over the years in leading television dramas such as Silk and Kavanagh QC, it is therefore not surprising that you may want to discover more and consider whether you ought to instruct a QC to defend your case.
Terrorism Offences
The Sentencing Council has today (27 March 2017) published proposed new guidelines covering arson and criminal damage offences. Read more…
Arson and Criminal Damage – Sentencing
The Sentencing Council has today (27 March 2017) published proposed new guidelines covering arson and criminal damage offences. Read more…
Disclosure And Barring Service
The DBS is a government organisation in charge for the reporting of convictions and other data to employers and other relevant organisations.
Conveying Articles Into Prison
It may be tempting for friends and family members, possibly for financial gain, to seek to convey articles into prisons. The chance of being caught is high and, possibly for that reason, many who might otherwise be tempted to do so, refrain from doing so.
Search Warrant – The Answers
In Entick v Carrington (1765), a case concerning the entry to and searching of premises, the court ruled:….
Domestic Abuse – A New Definition
They have announced further reforms following on from the recent announcement about the sentencing of Domestic Abuse Offences.
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the founder of Morton’s Solicitors –Mr Stephen Morton BA (Hons).
Shaken Baby Syndrome
The unlawful death of a baby/child is always an extremely traumatic act and one that shakes any society to its core. For some parents, it represents not only a deeply personal and tragic loss but the beginning of a nightmare.
WINNERS!!! CRIME TEAM OF THE YEAR 2018 – MLAWARDS 2018
We’re delighted to announce that Mortons Solicitors have won the Crime Team of the Year 2018 at tonight’s Manchester Legal Awards.