by Levy Solicitors | Apr 9, 2018 | Violent Crime
Following the case of 78-year-old Richard Osborn-Brooks, who was briefly probed after the fatal stabbing of a burglar who invaded his house, the law of self-defence is once again in the spotlight. Mr. Osborn-Brooks awoke in the early hours of the morning to find two...
by Levy Solicitors | Apr 4, 2018 | Law
We are frequently asked questions about QCs, most likely because leading barristers have been portrayed in popular television dramas such as Silk and Kavanagh QC over the years. It is therefore understandable that you would want to learn more and consider whether you...
by Levy Solicitors | Mar 28, 2018 | Crime
The Sentencing Council released recommended revised guidelines for arson and criminal damage charges today (March 27, 2017). The rules, which apply to courts in England and Wales, will help to ensure that these offences are punished consistently and proportionately....
by Levy Solicitors | Mar 28, 2018 | Law
The Sentencing Council has recently published new guidelines that courts must take into regard when they go through the procedure of sentencing for a range of terrorism offences. Who will be affected by the new guidelines? The new guidelines shall apply to all...
by Levy Solicitors | Mar 22, 2018 | Law
The DBS is a government organisation responsible for reporting convictions and additional information to employers and other relevant organisations. The information that they report to employers and other organisations can vary depending on which sector they are in...