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Misuse of Blue Badge

What is meant by Misuse of a Blue Badge? Section 117(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991 relates to the wrongful use of a disabled person’s badge (“blue badge”). It is an offence under this Act to park a motor vehicle with a badge displayed purporting

Caution Removal Solicitors

Do you believe a caution on your record was imposed wrongly? If so, our police caution removal solicitors may be able to help.   If you have received a police caution, you may only now be realising the impact this can have on your future. You may have been misled by the police or even

Appealing a Totting Up Ban

If you have reached, or exceeded, 12 points on your driving licence and received a 6 month driving ban, you can appeal against this decision! Whether you made an unsuccessful Exceptional Hardship application before the magistrates, or not, you have an automatic right to appeal against the decision to impose a driving ban. For many

Appealing a Conviction Due to Poor Legal Representation.

Want to Appeal a Conviction Because of Poor Legal Representation?   Criminal Appeal solicitors are frequently contacted by clients who want to appeal because they feel that they were badly represented. The Court of Appeal have made it clear that only in extreme circumstances will they allow an appeal as a result of bad legal

Fresh Evidence Grounds For Appeal

Fresh Evidence Grounds For Criminal Appeal.   You may have heard the term “fresh evidence” when people are talking about appeals. The term “fresh” relates to any evidence that was not introduced at trial. Examples of fresh evidence can be new witnesses that have come forward, advances in medicine or science that weren’t available at

Grounds of Appeal against a Criminal Conviction

What Grounds of Appeal do I need to Appeal Against a Criminal Conviction? The law in this is covered in the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 which was updated in 1995. It is very simple law on the face of it. It says simply “The Court of Appeal shall allow an appeal against conviction if they

Procedure for Confiscation orders – Proceeds of Crime

Procedure for Confiscation orders Confiscation proceedings are started either by the prosecution asking the court to take confiscation proceedings or the court deciding itself to take proceedings. If the case fits the criteria the court must proceed to confiscation, they do not have a discretion.   The court must then determine whether you have a

Restraint Orders

RESTRAINT ORDERS UNDER POCA 2002   Forrest Williams are solicitors specialising in Proceeds of Crime matters and Confiscation Orders. This post offers a general overview on one aspect of this complex area of law; restraint order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. For advice about your individual case, you should seek specialist help and

Domestic Violence

Need a Domestic Violence Solicitor?   Domestic violence allegations can be difficult to deal with. Apart from the fact that you face an allegation there is also the emotional aspect of the case. Sometimes partners or ex partners make false allegations out of spite, sometimes allegations are made in the heat of the moment and

Mansfield Magistrates Court Agency Solicitor

Mansfield Magistrates Court Agency Solicitor   Does your firm need a Mansfield Magistrates Court agency solicitor? Our team can help. Based in Mansfield, we are available for all types of criminal defence cases. We are known, liked and respected in Mansfield Magistrates Court and can often accept instructions at short notice. We do not accept

Defences

  Sexual Offence Defences   There are several sexual offence defences that can be relied on at Court. If you are being investigated in relation to an allegation of a sexual offence, we advise that you be proactive and seek specialist legal assistance immediately.  Our team of nationwide experts can help.  Call us now on

Get Your Licence Back Early

Applying For Your Licence Back Early   Need your licence back early following a ban?  If you have been disqualified for 3 years or more you can apply to get your licence back early. You must wait for 2 years after you were banned, or half way through your ban, whichever is the longest.