by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 10, 2020 | Law
When Will I Be Sentenced? In cases where there is more than one defendant, it is a common scenario that one of more pleads guilty, perhaps at an early stage, but others continue their case to trial. A question then arises as to whether those who have pleaded guilty...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 8, 2020 | Crime
Damage of Statues – Sentencing Implications On Sunday 7 June protesters in Bristol tore down the statue of Edward Colston and swiftly deposited it in the local harbour. The statute had been in situ for 125 years and had previously attracted a petition of over...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | Crime
Reporting restrictions Although there is a general principle of open justice, that those who appear in court can be reported on, there are some exceptions. It is a contempt of court to publish anything to the public which creates a substantial risk that the course of...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Crime
Postal Offences As the Coronavirus crisis has forced almost everyone to spend more time at home, home deliveries have rocketed as people have been forced to shop online. While this means that many people will be at home to receive deliveries, there have been reports...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | May 29, 2020 | Crime
Increase in sentences for aggravation related to disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity Section 146 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 states that if the following circumstances are present, it must be treated as an aggravating factor during sentencing,...
