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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.
Knife Crime – Sentencing Changes
Knife crime is very much on the political agenda, with a number of stabbings having taken place over the last few weeks, resulting in deaths and injury, and no doubt the loss of liberty in due course for those responsible.
Hillsborough Prosecutions
A former senior police officer, David Duckenfield, who was in charge on the day of the Hillsborough disaster, will this week find out whether prosecution proceedings against him can continue.
New ‘ Domestic Abuse’ Sentencing Guidelines
A new domestic abuse sentencing guideline has been published today (22 February 2018), giving the Courts up to date guidance that emphasises the seriousness of this offending.
We Are Hiring – Duty Solicitor and Trainee Solicitor
We currently have openings for both a Duty Solicitor (1yr + PQE) and for a Trainee Solicitor to join our busy criminal defence team.
Dangerous Dogs – Avoiding a Death Penalty
It is often said that there is no such thing as a dangerous dog, only a dangerous owner. While we often refer to ‘dangerous dogs’ in criminal law, the actual offences relate to dogs ‘dangerously out of control’.
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