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.
Manchester Legal Awards 2020
One week on, we look back at a memorable night at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020 – where we won the Crime Team of the Year award for the 2nd time in 3 years.
The Impact of Coronavirus on Criminal Law Cases
It’s all over the news, but here we look specifically at the impact of coronavirus on Criminal Law Cases – from courts to prisons.
What is Circumstantial Evidence
Here we look at whether circumstantial evidence can be used in court and what evidence would be considered by prosecutors.
Crime Team of the Year Winners 2020
For the second time in three years we have been announced as winners of the Crime Team of the Year at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards 2020.
Social Media and Professional Conduct
The use of social media by certain professionals has been highlighted recently – and whilst no criminal offenses were committed, conduct has been questioned.
Quality of Forensic Evidence Called Into Question
The quality of forensic evidence has been called into question by The Forensic Science Regulator after it found gaps in quality in a recent inspection.
How Many Jurors Are There In a Jury?
If you were asked how many jurors are there in a jury, then you would most likely, infact almost certainly reply with 12, but there are actually more…
Tougher Approach to Assault on NHS Staff
We often get asked how prosecutions can proceed in the absence of cooperation from the victim or chief witness. So how does this work?
Being Prosecuted Without a Victim
We often get asked how prosecutions can proceed in the absence of cooperation from the victim or chief witness. So how does this work?
Use of GPS and Tracking Speed for Speeding Convictions
A driver recently used the information off his GPS tracker to cast reasonable doubt over his speeding conviction. So is this a new thing – can GPS be used this way?
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