Last year, December saw a 16% increase in the number of motorists being caught for drink driving. Indeed, over 154 drivers were caught over the limit each day. As we head into the Christmas party season, we offer a timely warning to ‘know your limits’. Drink driving limits There are strict limits in England and […]
Effect on a child when a parent is sent to prison
Criminal defence lawyer, Alan Burcombe looks at the recent Joint Committee report on the effect on a child when a parent is sent to prison and its recommendations for change. A recent report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights highlighted the negative impact on children of a custodial sentence given when the offender is […]
Drivers to face prosecution for touching mobile phone while driving
The Government has announced its intention to close a legal loophole that enables drivers to escape prosecution for using a mobile phone while driving to film or take photos. Current situation Presently, it is illegal to use a “hand-held mobile telephone or other hand-held device for the purpose of any interactive communication” while driving. This […]
Prosecutions for drug driving offences continue to increase
Convictions for drug driving offences have tripled over the last two year. Figures released by the DVLA reveal that nearly 20,000 motorists were convicted over the period January 2018 to March 2019. This upwards trend is showing no signs of abating and has been denounced as an epidemic by many news reports. The police are […]
Wells Burcombe achieves top tier ranking in Chambers & Partners legal guide
Wells Burcombe is delighted to have received a Band 1 ranking for its Criminal law work in the Watford, Uxbridge and Surrounds region by Chambers & Partners legal guide. Chambers & Partners is one of the leading independent directories of UK legal services, identifying the strongest firms and lawyers. The rankings are based on analysis […]
Changes to the Blue Badge scheme may result in more prosecutions for misuse
Over two million people in Great Britain are in possession of a Blue Badge and this is set to increase significantly. From the end of August, the Blue Badge scheme for disabled drivers was extended to include those with less visible or hidden disabilities. This includes drivers or passengers with dementia or anxiety disorders and […]
Youth Conditional Caution
Children aged 10 – 17 years old can be given a Youth Conditional Caution by the police as an alternative to a formal caution or custodial sentence if they admit to a criminal offence. A Youth Conditional Caution is a formal warning that is kept on record by the police and contains at least one […]
Have you been accused of a historical sex offence?
The number of allegations regarding historical sex offences has seen a sharp rise in the UK over recent years, in part due to a number of high-profile prosecutions for such offences. Following the Jimmy Savile scandal, Operation Hydrant was set up to investigate cases of ‘non-recent child sexual abuse’ by people of public prominence and […]
Murder & coercive control- Is your conviction safe?
Coercive control only became a crime in 2015. It has taken a while for awareness of this offence to build, and for the signs of coercive control to become more recognised and acknowledged. In recent months, the successful appeal against conviction of Sally Challen has received much publicity. Her murder conviction for the killing her […]
Adult Conditional Cautions – when are they issued by the police?
An adult conditional caution is pretty much as it says – a caution that has conditions attached to it. Just like a simple caution, a conditional caution is an alternative to being charged. A person receiving a conditional caution must comply with the conditions specified. The conditions are for the purpose of rehabilitation, reparation and/or […]
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