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Knife crime and sentencing changes

25 February 2019 by Jo McMillin

Knife crime and sentencing changes

Leading criminal lawyer, David Wells advises on knife crime sentencing. It seems in recent times that not a day passes without there being some reference in the media to someone being attacked and injured with a knife, and ever more frequently cases which result in death. Knife crime in London and the inner cities is […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: charged, knife crime, knife offences, ministry of justice, offensive weapon, police interview, possession, released under investigation, sentencing, sentencing guidelines

The police have asked me for my phone PIN, do I have to give it to them?

18 October 2018 by Tom Bancroft

The police have asked me for my phone PIN, do I have to give it to them?

The chances are that you are reading this article (unless out of pure curiosity) because: You have already been interviewed by the police and you have been asked to hand over your PIN number so that they can access the content of your phone, or You have been invited in for an interview and you are worried […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, crime, criminal proceedings, investigation, law, mobile, mobile phone, PIN, police, police interview, police station, prosecution, smartphone

Voluntary interviews – Your rights and entitlements

3 October 2018 by Tom Bancroft

Voluntary interviews – Your rights and entitlements

Have you been asked to attend the police station for a voluntary interview? Then you should know that the police have information which suggests that you may have committed a criminal offence and they need to ask you questions about this. Do I need representation? You can attend the police station for interview without a […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: crime, criminal proceedings, crown prosecution service, investigation, police, police interview, police station, prosecution, solicitor, voluntary interview

Under investigation for, or charged with, Common Assault?

2 July 2018 by Tom Bancroft

Under investigation for, or charged with, Common Assault?

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 law. It can be committed in one of two ways. Firstly, by making any degree of physical contact with another against their will – usually known as […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, common assault, crime, criminal, criminal court, criminal proceedings, investigation, law, police interview, police station, sentencing, Solicitors

Appealing a Driving Conviction

28 June 2018 by Tom Bancroft

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 […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, appeal, Appeals, court, crime, criminal appeals, criminal court, criminal proceedings, Crown Court, driving ban, driving conviction, driving licence, driving offences, expertise, magistrates court, police interview, prosecution, Solicitors, specialist

What is a Postal Requisition and what should you do if you receive one?

19 April 2018 by Tom Bancroft

What is a Postal Requisition and what should you do if you receive one?

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 in the post that requires a person to attend court on a given date and time to answer a charge or series of charges. If […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: crime, criminal court, criminal proceedings, driving ban, driving licence, driving offences, interview under caution, penalty points, police, police interview, police station, postal requisitions, prosecution, voluntary interview

Voluntary Police Interview – Instruct Your Own Lawyer

9 April 2018 by Tom Bancroft

Voluntary Police Interview – Instruct Your Own Lawyer

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 have not been interviewed by the police before. Especially if you are innocent. This is very common, but what most people don’t know is that […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, crime, criminal, criminal proceedings, expertise, interview under caution, investigation, police interview, police station, Solicitors, specialist, voluntary interview

Should you privately fund your criminal defence?

16 March 2018 by Tom Bancroft

Should you privately fund your criminal defence?

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 can be even more devastating. A criminal conviction can result in the loss of employment, family and friends, and the destruction of established reputations and […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, court, crime, criminal, criminal proceedings, investigation, legal aid, police interview, police station, private funding, prosecution

Councils crack down on fly-tipping

7 February 2018 by Tom Bancroft

Councils crack down on fly-tipping

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 of domestic waste, especially in London. Those who are found guilty of fly-tipping, following a prosecution, could receive a substantial fine and/or a custodial sentence. […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, crime, criminal, expertise, fly-tipping, illegal, interview under caution, police interview, police station, prison, prosecution, Solicitors, specialist

Blue badges: Who can use them, when and the consequences for breaching the rules.

22 January 2018 by Tom Bancroft

Blue badges: Who can use them, when and the consequences for breaching the rules.

A Blue Badge is available to those who suffer from certain disabilities which affect their mobility. It allows the individual to park in specified places which are closer to their destination. However, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people being arrested for blue badge misuse. Eligibility for a Blue Badge You […]

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: advice, blue badge, crime, criminal, fraud, law, police interview, road traffic, road traffic offence

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