by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 4, 2022 | Information
We were concerned that a minor piece of research, casting doubt on the quality of representation in youth cases, was widely reported in the press. What did the study suggest? A report by “Fair Trials”, Young minds, big decisions, alleges that young people...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 28, 2022 | Information
The government has this week released data in respect to football-related crime and disorder. The key findings are: Incidents were reported at more than half of all matches (53%) – 1,609 of the 3,019 matches played Around 70% of fans arrested last season were...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 28, 2022 | Information
Given we are criminal defence lawyers we interact with police on a regular basis, but perhaps without thinking too much about the office of police constable and what it entails. Every police officer, irrespective of rank hold the office of police constable. The office...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 28, 2022 | Information
Custody time limits seek to regulate the maximum period that a person can be held in custody before their trial commencing. Broadly speaking, that period is one of six months. To extend the period beyond six months, the prosecution must have acted with all due...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 28, 2022 | Information
Several offences, such as those involving offensive weapons and blades, have minimum sentencing provisions, resulting in imprisonment for at least six months for many offenders. A question arose as to whether such prison sentences could lawfully be suspended. In the...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 22, 2022 | Information
As part of a standard stop and search, police officers can require those being searched to remove an outer coat, jacket, or gloves. Officers also have legal powers to require individuals to remove more clothing. This is commonly referred to as “strip searching”. Strip...
