by Levy Solicitors | Jan 10, 2019 | Crime
Soubry and the Nazi Slur – An Offence? Was it an offence to accuse Anna Soubry of being a Nazi whilst she was broadcasting on Sky News? Potentially, is the answer. The Public Order Act 1986 contains the most likely candidates for any prosecution, in sections 4, 4A,...
by Levy Solicitors | Dec 11, 2018 | Crime
Stop and Search The power of the police to stop and search is currently in the media due to the rise in murders and serious crimes of violence involving the use of knives, particularly in London. A particular area of concern is the disproportionate use of search...
by Levy Solicitors | Dec 6, 2018 | Crime
Fly-tipping – ensuring all polluters pay We all know that fly-tipping is an offence, but did you know you commit an offence if you pass waste to someone who isn’t licensed? What do you mean by ‘waste’? This article is referring to household waste, for example, excess...
by Levy Solicitors | Nov 19, 2018 | Crime
Nuisance calls and the Information Commissioner’s Office Everyone has received a nuisance call, and they are a real nuisance to many, but how do your details become available, and what is being done about it? Who are the ICO? The Information Commissioner’s Office (the...
by Levy Solicitors | Nov 17, 2018 | Crime
Can I get a suspended prison sentence? A suspended sentence is a term of imprisonment that is suspended so that you do not go into custody immediately and will not go into custody if you comply with the conditions attached. Who can get a suspended sentence? In the...
by Levy Solicitors | Aug 6, 2018 | Crime
Criminal Damage Essentially, the crime is made out if you intentionally or recklessly damage property. Most commonly it is damage to cars and windows, very often as an act of revenge. The damage does not need to be permanent. There have been cases where graffiti,...
