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Reynhard Sinaga was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and sexual assault of 48 victims. The student is believed to have laced drinks with GHB to make his victims lose consciousness and have no recollection of what happened. He denied the offences saying that the acts were all consensual and the men would “act”… Continue reading Date Rape Drugs and The Law

The world feels like a very difficult and surreal place to be in right now. With all the changes that are happening across the world, and indeed within this country in the last two weeks, there is some guidance available on how to keep things normal and regular from your family.    The UK government… Continue reading Coronavirus and Child Arrangements

In 1998 a 22-year-old insurance clerk called Helen McCourt was murdered and Ian Simms was convicted of that murder. The Parole Board recently directed Simms’s release saying that they were satisfied that imprisonment was no longer required for the protection of the public. Helen’s family are objecting to the release as Simms has never revealed… Continue reading Helen’s Law

A child or young person under the age of 18 will be treated differently by the Criminal Justice System if they commit a crime. In such cases, significant weight must be given to the age of the child. Responsibility The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10, this means that a child… Continue reading Committing Crimes Underage

Driving without due care and attention (careless driving) and dangerous driving are separate offences and are dealt with differently in a court of law. What Court Are These Offences Seen in? Careless driving offences are typically held in the magistrate’s court, but both offences may be held in either court, depending on how serious they… Continue reading The Difference Between Careless and Dangerous Driving

Your solicitor or legal advisor is there to offer guidance and advice in the time leading up to your court hearing and on the day. They will inform you what documents you need to bring with you and advise you on your case as a whole. There are, however, a few practical pieces of advice… Continue reading Preparing for a Family Court Hearing

You must go through the conveyancing process when purchasing a property, no matter whether it is your first property purchase or you 100th. Conveyancing refers to the legal process of the transfer of property ownership titles from one person to another. We take a look at the conveyancing process in further detail. When Does Conveyancing… Continue reading Buying Property: What is Conveyancing?

Transferring ownership of a property does not have to be a complicated process. We take a look at the various situations that can require the transfer of property ownership and the process involved. Reasons to Transfer Property Ownership Whilst you can remove names from the deeds of a property, you can also add them. Some… Continue reading Transferring Ownership of a Property

There are fundamental differences between the magistrates’ court and the Crown Court. We discuss these differences in further detail and explain what happens if you are charged with a crime. What Happens When you are Charged with a Crime? Upon being charged with a crime, you will be given a ‘charge sheet’. This document will… Continue reading Being Charged with a Crime: Magistrates and Crown Court

Every year, the police launch a drink driving campaign, aiming to reduce the number of people drink driving over Christmas and the New Year. How Many People are Caught Drink Driving at Christmas? In 2016, new legislation meant that the police could randomly stop vehicles at authorised vehicle checkpoints, and carry out a breathalyser test… Continue reading Drink Driving at Christmas 2019