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It is becoming frequently more common for certain perceived minor offences to be dealt with under new procedure called the ‘Single Justice Procedure.’ The system permits individuals facing prosecution and...
Why disclosure of evidence in the news? There has never been a time when the disclosure of evidence in criminal trials has so much adverse media attention. The arrest, prosecution...
We frequently represent clients facing prosecution for driving with excess alcohol, more usually known as drink-driving, and are often asked: ‘How are drink driving fines calculated?’ Upon conviction for an...
Why would I need to represent myself? In the Magistrates Court, obtaining legal aid in order to be represented by a lawyer is dependent upon your financial means as well...
If your child has been arrested and/or charged to go to court, or if they have been released under investigation by the police, you should consult solicitors who possess the...
Extradition takes place when someone who is accused or has been convicted of a criminal offence is returned from one country to another to be tried, to receive a sentence...
Are you being investigated for, or have you been charged with, common assault? The two types of Common Assault Common assault is the lowest form of assault there is in...
We advise and assist motorists on a daily basis in relation to a variety of matters concerning motoring law. These issues can include: Assisting a client for interview by the...
What is the law? Possession of a bladed article A bladed article is usually a knife of some description. It is an offence to be found in possession of a...
Representing yourself in the Magistrates Court? We can help Have you been refused legal aid? Are you facing the prospect of having to appear in court without a lawyer?...
What is a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)? A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) is an order imposed by a Magistrates or Crown Court on an individual who it is...
There has been much media speculation recently concerning a number of convictions which are currently being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following an announcement that several cases appear...
În multe dintre cazurile care ajung la Curtea Coroanei se efectuază un transfer al ajutorului public judiciar (eng: Legal Aid) de la o altă firmă de avocați la alta. Uneori,...
Jack Whomes, convicted of the so called ‘Essex Boys’ murders, had his minimum sentence reduced by the High Court following an application from Wells Burcombe. Jack Whomes was convicted of...
Until relatively recently, most allegations of sexual offences did not attract any real publicity or media interest. The exposure, prosecution and convictions of Jimmy Savile and other high profile individuals...
Anyone convicted, cautioned or released from a prison sentence for sexual offences against children or adults after September 1997 is required to ‘sign’ on the sexual offences register. The sex...
Mulți cetățeni străini care se află sub incidența unei anchete penale în Anglia vor decide din diverse motive să părăsească țara în loc să aștepte rezultatul anchetei. Acest curs al...
In the field of criminal investigations, Postal Requisitions have become an increasingly utilised method of requiring someone to attend court. A Postal Requisition is effectively a summons; a letter received...
Este posibil că ați găsit acest articol îl citiți deoarece ați fost solicitat de poliție să participați la un interogatoriu sub avertisment pe bază voluntară. O asemenea invitație poate fi descurajatore...
You may have found this article and are reading it because you have been requested to attend a voluntary police interview under caution. This can be very daunting if you...
Criminal investigations in to historic offences have undoubtedly increased over the last few years, particularly following the exposure of Jimmy Saville. Sentencing of historic offences, and not just historic cases...
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) are a common additional order imposed by a court following convictions for sexual offences. They may include preventing travel overseas, restrictions on certain forms of...
Being accused of a criminal offence can have a devastating impact on every aspect of your life. For suspects with no previous experience of the criminal justice system, the impact...
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. There has been a significant rise in the amount of fly-tipping incidents in recent years and Councils are clamping down on the disposal...
Blue badges: Who can use them, when can they be used and the consequences for breaching the rules. A Blue Badge is available to those who suffer from certain disabilities...
Wells Burcombe is delighted to announce that Ravinder Khumra has become an Equity Partner in the firm. Ravinder joined the firm in 2014 after twenty years working in highly regarded...
All criminal defence solicitors will have to represent children and young persons both at the police station as suspects, and in court in criminal proceedings. Some solicitors enjoy this type...
Attending a police station for a voluntary interview under caution is now more commonly used than ever. Such interviews certainly have benefits for those who are required to attend because...
Suspects leaving the police station after interview are increasing being ‘released under investigation‘ rather than bailed to return. Historically, if a suspect was released for further enquiries or for a...
Dacă citiți acest articol, este posibil să fi fost una dintre miile de persoane care, după ce au fost intervievate de poliție sub avertisment, s-au găsit într-o stare de incertitudine...
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