by Levy Solicitors | Jun 27, 2018 | Laws
Criminal Behaviour Orders Is it an ASBO? The criminal behaviour order (CBO) replaced the Anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) and can be made if convicted of a criminal offence. There are some key differences between the two orders, but the overall impact is very...
by Levy Solicitors | Jun 25, 2018 | Violent Crime
The government has released the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is intended to signify a stricter approach to the possession of weapons and liquids that can be used to hurt others, such as caustic compounds. The bill is part of the government’s response to the...
by Levy Solicitors | Jun 21, 2018 | Laws
“I’m Going to Kill You!” How many times have you said something similar? Is it an offence? You commit the crime of making threats to kill – if you make such a threat with the intent that it will be carried out. Section 16 of the Offences Against the Person Act...
by Levy Solicitors | Jun 18, 2018 | Law
What are TICs? TICs are offences that are to be taken into consideration when sentencing takes place. When would I be asked about them? If you’ve pleaded guilty to an offence or are about to or have been sentenced, you can admit to further offences and request...
by Levy Solicitors | Jun 11, 2018 | Alcohol, Driving
The government has declared its intention to utilise new roadside breathalysers, which might result in an additional 6,000 drink-driving convictions every year. The breath test technique is currently in two stages; anyone who tests positive on the roadside will be...
