Posts By: pareekc

Andrew Sperling of SL5 (a trading name of Tuckers Solicitors LLP) is acting for Darrell & Darren Roberts, twins at risk of deportation to a country that they have never visited. The twins are currently serving sentences relating to separate incidents – and the default position is that any foreign national serving a sentence of… Read more »

The Crown Prosecution Service recently produced new guidance for prosecutors considering rape charges. The new guidance was said to help tackle ‘rape myths and stereotypes’. How much of an issue are rape myths? According to the media there are issues with rape trials and jurors (people in the jury) do not like to convict defendants… Read more »

Did you know that e-scooters fall within the definition of a motor vehicle? If you said no, you wouldn’t be alone. Due to the growing popularity of e-scooters, and a general unfamiliarity of the laws governing them, the Metropolitan Police have asked retailers to warn purchasers where they are illegal to use.  This is timely advice given that e-scooters are reported as being a top-selling Christmas gift this… Read more »

Elaine Macdonald of Tuckers Solicitors worked brilliantly on a recent inquest into the death of Kimberley Smith, who was 33 when she died while a mental health inpatient in Surrey on 13 October 2018. The inquest concluded finding that neglect contributed to her death by suicide. Elaine Macdonald of Tuckers Solicitors said: “The evidence heard during… Read more »

A firearms consultation has been launched this week to look at views on greater security for powerful rifles. This will in turn introduce licensing controls on miniature rifle ranges, and tougher controls on ammunition.  Why is a consultation taking place? There have already been new offences added to legislation about firearms in recent years to… Read more »

If the Attorney General believes that a sentence is “unduly lenient”, or too soft as the media may say, she can ask for the case to be referred to court to be reconsidered. This is what happened to Taha Amin. He was 18 years old at the time of the offences and had not been… Read more »

As a result of lockdown, many people have found themselves looking for alternative ways to make some income.  It might seem a good idea to jump in your car and see if you can make money as a taxi driver – but it isn’t that straight forward. Taxis are heavily regulated.  Any form or taxi… Read more »

It is often the case that a defendant does not dispute that a crime has been committed but denies any involvement.  It’s not only essential to challenge any evidence that points to the defendant as being guilty but also look for evidence that may point the finger elsewhere. In 2004 the courts clarified that the… Read more »

If someone is convicted of a criminal offence, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is designed to prevent a person from benefiting from the proceeds of that crime.   However, where that person has jointly owned assets – say, the house where he lives with his wife, then what is the position of the co-owner in… Read more »