by Simon Morton | 8 Oct, 2019 | Criminal Law, Dangerous Driving, General News, Motoring Law
The topic of Diplomatic Immunity has been in the news this week. The UK Foreign Secretary is requesting the wife of a US diplomat be returned to the UK to face a criminal investigation into the death of a 19 year old here in the UK. She has claimed Diplomatic Immunity, and so far, the US Government has refused for the immunity to be waived. So what is Diplomatic Immunity – and how does it work?
by admin | 4 Feb, 2019 | Dangerous Driving, Drink-Driving, Drug-Driving, General News, In The Media, Motoring Law, Sentencing
In a recent case His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson QC was challenged with the task of sentencing 3 offenders for the roles they played in causing the death of 4 people, as well as seriously injuring 3 others. The most significant sentence handed out was 11 ½ years to Elliot Bower, who was the main offender.
by Simon Morton | 3 Sep, 2018 | Criminal Law, Dangerous Driving, General News, Motoring Law
There have been many articles in the press about police forces undertaking random checks on motorists and revoking licences at the roadside. But what powers exactly do the police have?
by admin | 9 Apr, 2018 | Dangerous Driving, General News, Motoring Law
There is a specific offence of dangerous driving, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 2 years. If that driving is a cause of someone’s death, the maximum sentence rises to one of 14 years.