Pre-Charge Engagement

September 28, 2022

Pre-charge engagement refers to the correspondence between the parties to an investigation after th...

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Increase in fines as Met Police lower speeding threshold

September 26, 2022

It has been reported in The Independent and other media that the Metropolitan Police have reduced t...

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Retrials: What are they and why might one occur?

September 8, 2022

Following Wednesday’s news that ex-professional footballer Ryan Giggs will be facing a retrial at...

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Suicide Pact Murder Trial calls for Reform on Assisted Dying

July 26, 2022

Our Head of Crime & Regulatory, Rachel Fletcher’s client’s trial brings the assisted dying ...

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Tougher Sentences for Animal Abuse

May 23, 2022

Last year we wrote about reforms to the sentencing of animal abuse offences. Parliament has since p...

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Discussing your strip search rights with a Crime Solicitor

April 6, 2022

After it emerged that a 15 year old black London school girl was strip searched in front two police...

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Bail: What is it?

February 15, 2022

Bail is a set of restrictions imposed on a suspect to ensure they comply with a police investigatio...

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Animal Abuse Cannot be Tolerated

February 8, 2022

No matter your celebrity status, animal abuse cannot be tolerated. Today we share commentary from R...

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Accused of a crime: are employees obliged to tell their employer?

December 6, 2021

Our employment & criminal defence teams sat down for a discussion around the impact of being ac...

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Age of Consent

December 2, 2021

What is the age of consent? The age of consent refers to the age at which a person can legally hav...

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Seeking Support

October 22, 2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men being victims of ...

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Legal Fees & Court Costs

September 7, 2021

When faced with a criminal investigation, as well as working toward the best possible outcome, it i...

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Pet Theft and Protecting your Pooch

July 14, 2021

Pet theft has increased exponentially ever since the pandemic hit the UK, but why is this and what ...

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Trolling: The Consequences on Victims and Perpetrators

July 1, 2021

Here we outline the impact of trolling and what needs to be done to prevent and deter perpetrators....

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Social Media Law: Keeping Yourself Safe

June 29, 2021

With Social Media Day falling on 30th June, we have rounded up some tips on how to stay safe and ab...

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Pre-Sentence Report: An Introduction

June 14, 2021

If you have pleaded guilty to a criminal offence, the court may request that a Pre-Sentence Report ...

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You have been caught speeding, what happens now?

June 7, 2021

Data shows that many drivers exceed the speed limits. In fact, research from the Department for Tra...

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What To Do If You Are Arrested

June 3, 2021

Being arrested can be one of the most frightening things to experience, whether it is yourself, you...

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