Drunk and disorderly behaviour is one of the more minor public order offences comes under the Public Order Act 1986. However, it is still a criminal offence and can still result in a range of different punishments. Here, you’ll find in-depth information on what this offence entails and what you can expect to be charged […]
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Threatening behaviour is an extremely serious offence, which could lead to a variety of punishments. Here, you’ll find detailed information on what you can be charged for under this offence and the sentences you can expect if you’re convicted. What Is Threatening Behaviour? Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986, or threatening behaviour as […]
Benefit fraud is a serious crime in the UK and if you’re convicted of committing this offence, you could face a considerable fine or even be handed a prison sentence. But what can you really expect to happen if you’re being investigated for or are found guilty of this crime? What Is Benefit Fraud? There […]
As the heat turns up on the proposed legal aid cuts, solicitors from Cheshire and Wales took to BBC Wales to reach out to listeners. Michael Gray of Gray and Co Solicitors recorded an audio diary over the course of a week to give listeners a taste of what a typical working day as a […]
Whether you have been following the news about the proposed legal aid cuts and Price Competitive Tendering (PCT) or not, it is something that could affect everyone, but in particular law students. Criminal solicitors all over the country are worrying about the effect it will have on the Criminal Justice System and their practice if […]
SOLICITORS and barristers have joined forces to block the Coalition Government’s plans to radically change Britain’s justice system. They fear Justice Secretary Chris Grayling’s proposals to slash the costs of legal aid will do away with a justice system that has served Britain well for centuries, and ultimately lead to more miscarriages of justice. “It’s […]
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation which aims to slash the £1.7bn legal aid budget by £300m. The proposed changes will affect defendants with an annual income in excess of £37.5k, new migrants and offenders serving time in prisons. The consultation is part of the legal aid reform and follows on from drastic […]
Radical changes are in store for the way sexual offence cases involving children are to be handled in future, following the Jimmy Savile scandal. The Crown Prosecution Service is also planning to reopen hundreds of previously closed cases where the alleged offender previously sustained no charges. This announcement follows a series of high profile cases […]
Gray & Co Solicitors are paying a visit to the law students of the University of Chester on Wednesday 30th January 2013 to give keen future law professionals an insight into the life of a solicitor along with some career advice to enhance their degree. The event will be taking place between 2pm and 3.30pm […]
From the 3rd of December 2012 anyone found guilty of a second offence of a very serious or violent crime will face a mandatory life sentence. In addition to this, a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving (which previously carried a maximum five year custodial sentence) came into effect and will carry […]