Drink/Drug-Driving and Road Safety During the Festive Period
As the festive season bring in the celebrations, it also sees a rise in drink and drug-driving incidents. Read latest blog from Head of Criminal Litigation and Motoring Offences, Jas Thiara, for her tips and legal insights on staying safe on the roads this Christmas.
The new legislation on zombie knives and machetes
Zombie knives and machetes are now illegal in England and Wales. Learn about the new law and what to do if you own one.
Head of Criminal Litigation successfully represents defendant in UK’s first ever case of ‘swatting’
Huge congratulations to Head of Criminal Litigation, Jas Thiara, who has successfully represented the defendant – Robert Walker-McDaid, who was being prosecuted in a long running case for ‘swatting.’
Expect continued delays in criminal cases as Courts face unprecedented backlog
The current backlog in criminal courts in the West Midlands and across the country is impacting victims of crime, witnesses and defendants as increasing numbers of cases are delayed. Our team has experienced delays in some court cases, so what is causing it?
New firearms sentencing guidelines come into force
From 1st January 2021, judges and magistrates in England and Wales have dedicated guidelines for sentencing offenders who are convicted of firearms offences
Penalties for fraudulent furlough claims
Most companies have been utilising the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) since it launched in March.