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 […]
Self-Defence – Do you have a defence?
The law in relation to self-defence is not always readily understood. It can be misinterpreted and misapplied and when this happens it can create grave injustice. Under the common law, a person is entitled to use reasonable force against another, or in defence of another. Section 3(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 also states […]
How do fathers get Parental Responsibility
Parental Responsibility is a legal term which means you have the right to make decisions on behalf of your children including; where they live, where they go to school and what medical treatment they receive. Only mothers have automatic Parental Responsibility, so how do fathers get Parental Responsibility? Birth fathers Birth fathers can gain Parental […]
Criminal Prosecutions and the Prosecution Disclosure of Evidence
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 […]
Have you been refused legal aid?
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? Do you want some advice on how to conduct yourself in court? Do you want guidance on how to present your case? Legal aid is […]
What are the consequences for people falsely accused of a sexual offence?
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 has certainly changed this. It has given rise to more and more publicity of complaints being made to police of a sexual nature. This article […]
Wells Burcombe appoints former PwC specialist to its private client service
Wells Burcombe is delighted to announce the launch of its private client service following the appointment of Natalie Smith as Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Consultant. Natalie’s 15 years’ experience in tax, trusts and succession planning include; heading the Private Client Estate Planning team at PwC Legal; advising on, and assisting with, the implementation of […]
Increased use of the voluntary interview
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 there is no formal arrest, embarrassing or awkward circumstances, and an appointment can be arranged at a time mutually convenient to all parties. Furthermore, there no […]
