A recent study has shown that UK retailers should expect to lose around £1 billion this Christmas, due to the theft and other retail related crimes. The Centre for Retail Research revealed yesterday that its latest finding suggest that this astronomical loss will inevitably add £38.09 on to every UK family’s festive shopping bill, which […]
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If you are accused of a drunk and disorderly offence, the police have to show that you were drunk in public, and that you have acted in a disorderly manner. This offence can be committed easily by anyone, whether they have just had a single night out, drunk too much and then got into an […]
If you are being questioned or charged with having committed sexual offences against a child it is advisable that you look into the punishment and the factors that could affect it, as listed in Section 9 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Culpability and Harm When passing sentence, the court must consider the culpability of […]
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Firearm Possession Punishments
If you are being questioned or charged regarding the uncertified possession of firearms and ammunition in the UK then it is highly advisable to look into the different factors that could affect the severity of the potential punishments as listed in the Section 1 Firearms Act 1969. Aggravating and Mitigating Factors There are certain factors […]
Being stung for a driving offence can never come at a good time; whilst some people choose to swallow a speeding fine, more serious offences and totting up points from minor offences can lead to driving bans and even imprisonment. Here at Gray and Co Solicitors we specialise in helping you retain your licence and […]
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Drug Offences Penalties
If you’ve been accused of a drug-related offence then there are a few different factors which could affect the severity of your possible punishment. Whilst being under investigation can put intense pressure on you and your family, it’s worth taking the time to find out more about the details of your alleged offence; including possible […]
Needless to say, being accused of possessing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children is an incredibly serious offence. If you’ve been found to be in possession of indecent images the police may confiscate the images, including technology they may exist on such as mobile phones and computers and you may face prosecution. What Constitutes Possessing […]
Over the past year there’s been a lot of focus on benefit fraud with those who claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) being closely investigated. DLA provides financial support for those who aren’t fit to work, whereas ESA provides personalised training and customised financial support to help those with […]
It has been announced this week that unemployment rates hit a 17 year high in the three months to December, standing at 8.4% which is 2.67m. It was also revealed that 860,000 people have been out of work for over a year. As unemployment figures showed an increase, so did the number of people claiming […]
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Section 39 – Common Assault
Assault charges are surrounded by ambiguity, the common confusion between assault and battery offences means that Defendants don’t often fully understand the details of the offence that they’ve been charged with; something which is key to them understanding their trial and possible sentencing. Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 covers assault and battery […]