Fraud Related Articles
Air Weapons – The Law & Proposed Reforms
The ownership and use of air weapons is limited by the law for the obvious reasons, and the law is under review.
Welcome to Our New Recruits
We are proud to welcome Peter Malone who joins us as an Associate Solicitor-Advocate from a Cheshire firm. Peter holds Rights of Audience in the Higher Courts and will conduct work for Mortons Solicitors at both Magistrates & Crown Courts.
Release Under Investigation
Here we look at the implications and effectiveness of Release Under Investigation (RUI) as opposed to police bail.
The Impact on Sentencing If a Defendant Has Autism
This article looks a case of neglect by a carer where the defendant, diagnosed with autism, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter.
What Are Intentionally Assisting Offences?
Here we look at a recent case of Jordan Atkinson who was convicted of intentionally assisting offences and why these cases can be complicated.
The Complexity of Local Authority Confiscation Orders on Multiple Occupancy Property
Here’s a recent case looking at the complexity of a local authority confiscation order on a multiple occupancy property.
Modern Slavery and Evidential Burden
Under the Modern Slavery Act – if someone is compelled to commit crimes they otherwise wouldn’t there is evidential burden on them to provide evidence. Here’s one such case.
Christmas Opening Hours 2020
We are fully operational over Xmas – someone is “on call” 24 / 7, to provide assistance with Police interviews, Court appearances and telephone advice.
How long is a “life sentence”?
A life sentence rarely means a “whole life” sentence – so just how does a life sentence work – here we look at how a couple of recent “life sentence” cases.
The PC Harper Case and the Manslaughter Verdict
Here we look at the verdict of manslaughter in the PC Harper case following an intervention by the Attorney General and the response from the Court of Appeal
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