Posts Categorized: News
Sentencing – Makes Sense or A Bad Day in Court?
Sentencing decisions from the outside can often seem to make little sense. Several newspapers recently wondered in relation to the sentencing in two cases why ‘one woman is jailed after stealing just £3,000 but another who took £22,000 walks free.” The story related to two cases in court on the same day, but with different… Read more »
Wrongly Accused of Historic Sex Abuse? Critics Say Police Were Too Quick to Believe Allegations
Following the accusations made against Jimmy Savile, Operation Hydrant was set up to investigate claims of historic sex crimes. Of the 7,396 cases on the police database, only 29% ended in conviction. However, those who were wrongly accused of crimes are still facing the repercussions of the allegations. With such a massive influx of cases… Read more »
Grime in Crime
The field of law has long been recognised as one of the oldest professions. The fountain pen for many heralded a new era in a domain often associated with the ink well and pink ribbon briefs. However, with the advent and increasing evolution of technology and digital working, the profession, particularly the field of criminal… Read more »
Prisoner rehabilitation and employment
The government has made a further announcement relating to prisoner rehabilitation, focusing on positive reinforcements. The long term aim is to assist prisoner rehabilitation and prevent re-offending. Legislation will be passed that changes the circumstances in which certain convictions need to be declared to potential employers. The current position Currently, if a conviction is ‘unspent’… Read more »
Judicial Review succeeds in challenge to decision not to prosecute police officer
Andre Clovis and Frances Frost, Consultants at Tuckers Solicitors, represented the family of Lewis Johnson in a judicial review relating to the decision not to prosecute a police officer who caused Lewis’ death whilst pursuing Lewis in his police car. On the 9 February 2016, Lewis Johnson died when his moped hit a street light… Read more »
Harassment & Stalking
If you have been charged with a harassment or stalking offence, this guide is designed to help you understand what the police must prove, the defences available and the likely sentences involved. In 1997 the Protection of Harassment Act was introduced to specifically deal with the offence of stalking. Since then, various legislation has been… Read more »
Changing solicitors
I have legal aid with another firm, I am interested in changing solicitors and want to transfer my case to Tuckers Solicitors. How do I do that? Firstly let’s consider the reasons for a transfer. There are many reasons why defendants may wish to change solicitors. Sometimes it seems to be as simple as a… Read more »
Proceeds of Crime – when does it end
Often the media reports that fraudsters make a lot of money from the proceeds of crime, and are then not ordered to pay it back. But that is not always the end of the matter. What are the proceeds of crime? If a defendant is determined to have had a ‘criminal lifestyle’ then the court… Read more »
Sentencing Guidelines – Arson & Criminal Damage
Today the Sentencing Council published new guidelines covering arson & criminal damage which are extended for the first time to cover cases that end up in the Crown Court. Sentencing guidelines are designed to ensure that the court passes an appropriate sentence and does so consistently across all of these extremely varied cases. The new… Read more »
Compensation for Victims of Crime
The press has recently reported that children who were victims of crime, often serious sexual abuse have received tiny sums, sometimes £20 for example, as compensation from the courts as a result of a criminal compensation order? In any case where personal injury, loss, or damage has resulted from an offence, the court must consider… Read more »