Driver Wrongly Penalised for Speeding in Telford
I was recently asked to represent X. He had received through the post a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution) alleging he had been speeding on the A442 Trench...
I was recently asked to represent X. He had received through the post a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution) alleging he had been speeding on the A442 Trench...
I read with interest the case of former police officer Adrian Pearce who was sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates‘ Court on Thursday 3 January by a Dis...
Two stories have caught the eye in the national press over the last few days involving drug driving.
The first story is the criminal investigation...
I note with interest an article in today’s local paper regarding people being allowed to continue driving after they have amassed 12 or more penalty po...
Every now and then, I like to update people with Motoring Law matters that crop up. This month, I cover two topics people may not believe are illegal, &lsquo...
I wrote a blog just over a year ago (3 April 2017) highlighting the changes to police bail. Read More
In England and Wales there are 85,000 female rape victims and 12,000 male victims every year; shockingly only 15% of those victims can face reporting their a...
We asked our work experience placement student Nicola Corby to write a blog as part her time in the criminal law team. Nicola undertook research on a topic I...
Cyclists are concerned after reports surfaced at the beginning of March that ministers are set to outline proposals for death by dangerous cycling to become...
It seems like very few weeks, or days, go by now without an acid attack story hitting the headlines or being portrayed on television.
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I was recently asked to defend a client for a drug driving offence. He told me he had tested positive for Diazepam which his GP had prescribed him for pain r...
Although it has received very little press coverage to date, from 5 March 2018, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be able to fine lorry, bu...
The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that an urgent review is going to be carried out in respect of all current rape and serious sexual assault cases,...
It’s that time of year with the office Christmas party on the horizon that the Police begin their drink drive, and this year drug drive, awareness camp...
Over the weekend, the press has widely reported on increases to sentences involving the most serious cases of causing death by dangerous or careless driving....
As summer approaches, I was recently asked to clarify the legal position in respect of Motoring Law issues that crop (no pun intended) up from time to time i...
I recently represented somebody whom I will refer to as ‘Dave’. I had previously represented Dave on unrelated matters and he had been very happy with the ou...
I apologise in advance for fans of Peter Kay and the hit BBC show Car Share which concluded last night.It is based on two friends commuting to and from work...
I apologise in advance for fans of Peter Kay and the hit BBC show Car Share which concluded last night.It is based on two friends commuting to and from work...
As of midnight today, new, tougher speeding penalties have come into effect.
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It is likely to go largely unnoticed in light of the UK media’s obsession with overnight news from across the Atlantic, but, following consultation, the Gove...
The Government is currently consulting on whether or not to increase the maximum penalty for Animal Crueltyoffences.
Currentl...
