by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 28, 2022 | Court
The trial of former footballer Ryan Giggs ended this week without a verdict. The aim of any trial is for a verdict to be reached on all counts, whether guilty or not guilty. Ideally, a jury will be unanimous in its view. In the Giggs trial, it became apparent that a...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 18, 2022 | Cases
In Meanley [2022] EWCA Crim 1065 the Court of Appeal emphasised the importance of pre-sentence reports when sentencing young offenders. Meanley was 16 ½ at the date of commission of the offences, and 17 at the date of his conviction and sentence. On 29 October 2021,...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 18, 2022 | News
Many people will have heard that barristers are to begin strike action on the 5th of September, intending to continue indefinitely. Because some action was already pencilled in, the reality is that many barristers will conduct no further defence work with effect from...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 9, 2022 | News
We were saddened to learn of Queen Elizabeth’s passing yesterday. For many years, she and her family served this country with honour and dignity. She worked hard for the British people and ruled with a beautiful sense of humour. Elizabeth sadly passed away at...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 9, 2022 | Levy & Co
Confiscation remains one of the most challenging areas of criminal law, confusing not only clients but also many lawyers with insufficient expertise in this area. In a recent case, the Supreme Court considered the situation where a person lies to secure a job but goes...
