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 and in some cases conviction of men and women who had been falsely accused but later exonerated has put the disclosure of evidence very much […]
Appealing a Driving Conviction
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 police under caution Assisting clients complete notices of intended prosecution and understanding documents generally relevant to an incident under investigation Representation at court Giving advice […]
Flawed forensic evidence – a ground for appeal?
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 to have been based on flawed forensic evidence. In May 2017, The Times reported that as a result of this issue, approximately 600 toxicology tests […]
Wells Burcombe help secure reduced sentence for ‘Essex Boys’ Jack Whomes
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 the murders of Patrick Tate, Anthony Tucker and Craig Rolfe in 1998. The murders became known as the ‘Essex Boys’ case, after it inspired a […]
Sentencing and Mitigation in Historic Sexual Cases
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 of a sexual nature, can prove to be a very difficult exercise. In 2011, the Court of Appeal reviewed the issue of sentencing historic sexual abuse […]
Update regarding Sexual Harm Prevention Orders
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 employment and limiting internet usage for the offender. A SHPO lasts for a minimum of 5 years and has no maximum length. The purpose of […]
Reviewing your sentence
Robert Banks of ‘Banks on Sentence’ Wells Burcombe criminal defence and criminal appeal solicitors work very closely with leading barrister in the field of sentencing, Robert Banks. He has appeared as leading counsel in numerous high profile and notable cases and in recent years has established himself as a leading authority on sentencing. He is […]
