Posts By: pareekc
Why do police officers wear Body Worn Cameras?
Body Worn Cameras are becoming more popular in police forces across England and Wales, including prison officers. Apparently this new idea is “changing the justice system”. Psychologically, the idea of being filmed can cause people to react differently in certain situations, for example some may not get as angry if they know they are being… Read more »
Challenging Licence Conditions
Released from custody? But are you free? Whenever an offender receives a prison sentence, it is the unfortunate situation that no one wants to be in, also affecting relatives, family and friends of the offender. Most offenders think that after they are released from custody, they are completely free. They believe that the punishment door… Read more »
Appeal from a Magistrates’ Court conviction
It is regrettable, but true, that many people being convicted in the Magistrates’ Courts – particularly where their case has been funded by legal aid or where they were unrepresented at Court, feel that the Court has arrived at the wrong decision. A Magistrates’ Court conviction can have significant impacts on peoples’ lives. Often it… Read more »
Ted Heath Report – Phil Smith’s view
The report into Operation Collier, released today, concludes that Ted Heath would have been questioned in connection with claims of sexual abuse if he had been alive when the allegations came to light. However, Tuckers’ Partner Phil Smith has taken to Twitter to point out that police are obliged to investigate reports. Thereafter, it is an… Read more »
5 years for animal cruelty!
The government has announced plans to legislate to significantly increase sentencing powers under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Currently the maximum custodial sentence is six months’ imprisonment. That could be raised to 5 years! Offences covered by the Act There are a number of offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 including those, such as… Read more »
Criminal Lawyers – an endangered species?
When animal species face extinction special interest groups dedicated to saving them are set up, campaigns are launched, funds are raised and celebrities get involved but when a cornerstone of our democracy, the criminal lawyer, is at risk we hear little; yet we face an impending crisis which if it is left unaddressed will undermine… Read more »
Drink driving – High Risk Offenders
Most people convicted of drink driving leave court thinking they know the length of their disqualification. But because there is no ‘right’ to hold a driving licence, the Secretary of State for Transport has the right, to withhold a licence. This can happen after a conviction for drink driving if the offender is deemed ‘high-risk’…. Read more »
Tuckers client acquitted after 50 day trial
Manchester Partner Leigh Wright, along with senior Caseworker Justine Fairfield and instructed Counsel Suhkdev Garcha successfully secured the acquittal of NM after more than 50 days of trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Mr M was charged as part of a conspiracy with intent to supply class A,B and C drugs. The prosecution believed he was involved in the organisation… Read more »
Manslaughter case following “potato row” case ends in acquittal
James Turner (Partner) and Sharon Bailey (Advocate) at Tuckers’ Birmingham office secured the acquittal of client Mark Jennens in a sad case following the death of his mother following a row over potatoes on Christmas Eve. Mr Jennens had acted as the carer for his elderly mother for more than 10 years and she suffered a… Read more »
Police failures in disclosure of evidence criticised in review
Tuckers’ Partner, Richard Atkinson, is one of those quoted in the national media today, commenting on a report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate. The report found that it was rare for police officers to tell prosecutors about evidence that could undermine their case or assist the accused’s – known in legal… Read more »