Wednesday, 15 May 2019 14:08
Releasing suspects under investigation is having 'terrible consequences'
Releasing suspects under investigation is having 'terrible consequences'
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 10:32
NFA in sexual assault case
Defence representations successfully lead to a No Further Action decision in relation to a serious sexual assault allegation.
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 12:01
Not Guilty!
Thank you to Sarah Jones QC, of Pump Court Chambers, London, instructed to defend our client in respect of a serious allegation before Portsmouth Crown Court. As always, never takes no for an answer in terms of disclosure and gave a commanding presentation in court resulting in a not guilty verdict!
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 10:58
Police lose control
An anonymous police officer from London explained in The Guardian ‘why we’ve lost control of the streets’.
Thursday, 09 May 2019 12:56
Dismissal of Charge
Thank you to Jennifer Knight of 2 Harcourt Buildings, London, instructed on behalf of our client for securing the dismissal of a charge of Perverting the Course of Justice further to a half time submission on the basis that the evidence was not sufficient at Lewes Crown Court.
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 15:12
Challenging Identification Evidence
So important to challenge and push for disclosure of unused material. Thank you to Counsel Robert Bryan of Drystone Chambers who was instructed to defend in a serious offence at Portsmouth Crown Court for successfully challenging the Identification evidence in accordance with R -v- Turnbull leading to dismissal of a case on the basis the identification procedure was not correctly followed.
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 14:02
Forensic science under pressure
Crimes will go unsolved and more miscarriages of justice will occur unless the government acknowledges and addresses multiple forensic science failings, a devastating report by a House of Lords committee warns today.
Monday, 29 April 2019 10:17
Plans to introduce "consent forms"
A firm dedicated to protecting women's rights is preparing to challenge a policy being introduced to authorise police access to digital devices in criminal cases which it says could treat rape victims like suspects.
Thursday, 25 April 2019 11:39
Police cuts
Cuts prevent us investigating 60% of crimes says Greater Manchester police chief
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 09:35
Help! I have been arrested for drink driving........
Help! I have been arrested for drink driving. What happens?
Friday, 12 April 2019 13:50
Upskirting is now a criminal offence
Upskirting has become a specific criminal offence in England and Wales, punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment.
Wednesday, 10 April 2019 13:31
Easter Holidays
If you require a Solicitor or legal advice in relation to a criminal matter over the Easter Holidays, Wessex Solicitors are available 24 hours a day. Just call our 24 hour helpline 08080333363 and we will be happy to assist.
Wednesday, 03 April 2019 15:43
Magistrates court closures
Half of magistrates courts in England and Wales closed since 2010 Defendants, witnesses, police, lawyers and JPs left having to travel huge distances to court
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