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Gray & Co Provide Defence in Case Against Soldiers

Gray & Co solicitors provide legal support for two soldiers in a case of mistaken identity.  The two soldiers attacked a man after a night of drinking. They had mistaken the man for a person they encountered following an earlier incident that same evening. Adam Antoszkiw, defending, argued that his clients are men of good character and that they expressed […]

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Brexit and the Criminal Justice System – The Jury’s Out

Mike Gray, committee member of the Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association, Francis FitzGibbon QC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association and Professor Tim Wilson, Professor of Criminal Justice Policy at Northumbria University were called upon to give evidence to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee in relation to leaving the European Union and its potential […]

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Gray & Co successfully defends mother of two

A successful win for Gray & Co solicitors emerges following the suspended prison sentence of mother-of-two Rachel Darlington. She has been spared time in prison after financial hardship left her in a state of desperation. Adam Antoszkiw, defending, stated, “This had been a lady of previous good character and your honor is right, this was […]

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Retired police officer cleared of historical sex offences

  Successfully combating allegations spanning back 30 and 40 years retired former police officer Bryan Teeson, 56, wept in the docks after a not guilty verdict proved his innocence and he was acquitted of all charges. Mr Teeson endured two trials; the first jury were unable to reach a verdict over some of the charges […]

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What could proposed cuts to legal aid mean for you?

You may have heard a lot spoken in the news recently about possible cuts to legal aid – the government’s funding for individuals and families who can’t afford legal advice and representation when they need it. Whether you’re in need of legal aid, may benefit from it in the future or have needed assistance in […]

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Charged with a motoring offence? Keep your licence – and your livelihood

Motoring offences are some of the most common types of prosecution cases seen in the UK’s courts. Under this umbrella there are many different types of charges – from speeding and driving whilst under the influence to death by dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention. Being charged with one of these offences […]

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Solicitors Rally Against Legal Aid Cuts

  Following government plans to cut legal aid as part of their reforms to welfare provision hundreds of campaigners and solicitors have come together to show resistance to the cuts. The Criminal Law Society Association (CLSA) recently rallied against the cuts, inviting several speakers to take to the podium and speak their case for the […]

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Mentally Unwell Being Locked Up, Rather Than Being Cared For

HMIC have carried out a report, which has revealed that mentally ill children and adults are being sent into police custody and unfairly criminalised instead of healthcare centres. The HMIC report was focused around 3 main groups: minors, people who were mentally unwell and people from ethnic minorities. During the investigation the HMIC (accompanied with […]

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Gray & Co Solicitors Successfully Defend Innocent Chester Taxi Driver

Readers in the Chester area may remember a case reported in Local Newspaper ‘The Leader’ which saw local taxi driver Mr Mohammed Islam accused of three instances of sexual harassment by female passengers. Gray & Co Solicitors are pleased to announce another successful defence after proving the innocence of Mr Islam following our representation in […]

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Merry Christmas from Gray & Co! Solicitors!!

With Christmas just around the corner, we would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We’ll be back with more company and industry news on our blog next year. We’d also like to take the opportunity to wish you a very safe Christmas; while the […]

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