Posts By: pareekc
Tuckers overturns IPP sentence
Shelley Peynado-Clarke of Tuckers Prison Law team, along with Phililip Haworth of 33 Bedford Row Chambers, successfully appealed and overturned the indeterminate IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) sentence handed down to Zak Ouhidosse 11 years ago. Mr Ouhidosse was convicted of two burglaries in 2005 and one attempted burglary imprisonment for public protection with a… Read more »
Will I be granted Criminal Legal Aid?
Will I be granted Criminal Legal Aid? This article is for people who would be eligible for legal aid but need to complete the forms and provide supporting documents or provide further information before legal aid will be granted. Am I eligible for criminal legal aid? There are many factors which affect this and your… Read more »
Rights on Arrest for Service Staff
Rights on Arrest for Service Staff This guide will help members of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force who have been arrested by the RMP (Royal Military Police) or civilian police with regards their rights on arrest. This covers any offences whether military offences or civilian offences… Read more »
Alexa Collier not guilty of causing GBH to ex-girlfriend
Jill Eastwood and Iain Johnstone, Solicitor Advocate, successful secured the acquittal of Alexa Collier, a teacher, who was alleged to have broken the jaw of her ex-girlfriend in a scuffle that ensued when her former partner, Nicola Lees, attended at the Collier family home with the intention of revealing Ms Collier’s sexuality to her parents…. Read more »
Voluntary Interview at the Police Station
When does a Voluntary Interview take place? In the past, people attended the police station almost exclusively under arrest. However, increasingly we are seeing the proper use of “voluntary interviews”. Proper use, because the test as to whether someone should be arrested is whether it is necessary for a prompt and effective investigation. There are… Read more »
The digital revolution meets Dad’s Army
As the Criminal Justice System (and wider court system) undergoes a digital transformation – in this article published in the Solicitors’ Journal, Tuckers Practice Director, Adam Makepeace, argues that implementation is unlikely to be successful unless there is investment in recruiting people into criminal defence work and in training them how to best use new… Read more »
Barry Tucker/Simon Holmes – Invoice – Phishing Scam
As of around 3.30pm on Friday 21 April 2017, we became aware that there was an email being circulated that purported to send an invoice for payment, using the name of Barry Tucker and displaying details of our Manchester office. Around 10am on Tuesday 25 April 2017, we became aware of a similar email,… Read more »
Released Under Investigation
Suspects face increased uncertainty following changes to police bail. Being “released under investigation” implements a well intentioned policy aim. But it is already being shown to have found a “cure worse than the disease”. Released without bail Since 1 April 2017, suspects are increasingly not being “bailed” following their initial police station interview. This is… Read more »
Big Firms Group respond to LGFS consultation
In response to the government’s consultation on further cuts to the rates of pay paid for criminal defence work, the Big Firms’ Group have submitted a response with a message to the Ministry of Justice that “No More Cuts” can be shouldered by the criminal defence community. The criminal justice system as a whole… Read more »
Big Firms’ Group statement in response to MoJ cuts proposals
In response to the latest consultation with regards cuts to the LGFS and Court Appointed fees, the Big Firms’ Group calls on the Lord Chancellor to meet with all relevant stakeholders to better understand the issues regarding the sustainability of the criminal justice system before imposing further cuts on the criminal defence sector. To impose… Read more »