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 […]
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 […]
Possession of a Bladed Article or Offensive Weapon
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 bladed article in public even if there is no intention to use it. The law prohibits the possession of any article that has a blade […]
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 […]
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 […]
