Judge compliments self representing defendant after we gave free initial advice on how to prepare their mitigation for the sentencing hearing. Wonderful feedback from the client and the Judge stated that it was “refreshing” to hear such well prepared mitigation from a layperson.
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Ruby Morris successfully persuades the police to drop a no insurance allegation on 5th attempt. Client had an injured foot. The officer in the case suggested that this would invalidate his insurance. The allegation was withdrawn after the 5th attempt without the need for Court Proceedings.
Dominic Smith gets mobile phone allegation withdrawn at court by making representations to the prosecution behind the scenes. Officer suggested that holding the phone whilst using it as a satellite navigation device was an offence, crown prosecution service agree no interactive telecommunication use an dropped without trial. Defendants costs order awarded in favour of client.
Ellen Finch gets mobile phone allegation dropped within 24 hours of receiving instructions from the client by making representations to the metropolitan police. No need for court proceedings.
Ruby Morris gets the police to agree to drop one speeding allegation, allow the client to take one fix penalty of three points and £100 and a speed awareness course on the other matter, client avoids revocation under the new drivers act. Successful representations to the police avoiding the need for court proceedings
Jonathan Guscott helps client avoid the risk of a six month totting ban. Allegation of failing to provide driver information/driving without due care. Both allegations withdrawn after making representations to the crown prosecution service. A defendants costs order granted allowing us to recover the clients reasonable legal expenses.
We Go Further To Win For Our Clients We are fortunate to employ many great solicitors & case progression officers in our team, but every once in a while, individual successes stand out. This is one such exceptional performance. Our star case progression officer Jason Rosser had 5 cases withdrawn before trial in just […]
Randox – An Explanation In January 2017 the Police opened an investigation into a company called Randox, a laboratory who used to test blood samples for the police in relation to drink and drug drive cases, as it was suspected that they had manipulated data in relation to approximately 450 cases. The investigation has steamrolled […]
IN THE CROWN COURT AT HARROW NADER ELDARF v THE QUEEN On Appeal from Willesden Magistrates’ Court ——————————- JUDGEMENT ——————————- 1. On Friday 21 September 2018 we allowed an appeal by Nader Eldarf against his conviction by Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 23.05.2018, for driving a motor vehicle while using an interactive communications device, namely a […]
Nothing in the following article is meant to suggest that as defence lawyers we do not want the Crown Prosecution Service and the police to have equality of arms in relation to prosecuting motoring offences. We want all lawyers involved in the criminal justice system, whether defence or prosecution, to have the time and […]