Criminal Law Articles
As one of the North West’s leading Criminal Solicitors, this section has all the useful articles we have collated which relate to criminal law. In this section you will find out about new laws, amendments to existing laws and precedents set – as well as opinion and lot’s of great advice from our award-winning crime team.
Encrypted Messages Accessed on “Encrochat” in Major Police Operation
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Modern Policing – Necessary Restraint or Unlawful Violence
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Digital Evidence & Disclosure – New Considerations for the Defense
The Court of Appeal this week considered the issue of digital evidence and indentified 4 new key points which could present challenges defending certain allegations.
Jury Trials and Covid 19
With the backlog of Jury Trials before the Covid-19 pandemic – the lockdown of the last 3 months has added to an almost impossible situation. So whats the answer?
Protests and the Public Order Act 1986
With an increase in Protests recently – offences under the Public Order Act 1986 are going to come under the spotlight. Find out what the implications are.
Can you go to prison for damaging statues?
With the recent BLM protests and subsequent damage to statues we look at at the legal implications. Can you go to prison for damaging statues?
When Will I Be Sentenced?
In cases where there is more than one defendant, some defendants may plead guilty before the out come of others. Here we look at when defendants are sentenced.
Why There’s an Increase in Postal Offences
A sharp increase in postal offences is a knock-on effect of the Coronavirus and has perhaps understandably slipped by unnoticed. But it can be a serious matter…
What are the Reporting Restrictions in Court?
Although there is a general principle of open justice, there are restrictions in who can be reported on in court. So, what are the reporting restrictions?
Why knowing about the presence of firearms can lead to a conviction
A recent case has shown that you don’t have to be in possession of a firearm for you to face firearm offences. Find out why doing nothing can be costly.
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