Articles from Lawyers
Below you will find useful articles written by experts in law and blog entries from recent Kang & Co Solicitors events
Ban on any use of hand-held mobile phones whilst driving
In 2021 using a mobile phone whilst driving laws will be strengthened by making it illegal for anyone to pick up and use their phone at the wheel. The new legislation, expected to come into play early next year will finally close a loophole that has been used by many...
What is a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)?
The Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) is a process which came into force in 2015 with the objective of reducing the number of cases which resulted in a Magistrates’ Court Hearing. The SJP Notice is usually used in less serious Road Traffic Offences such as...
Domestic Violence and Abuse Offences
Many criminal prosecutions result from incidents of violence and abuse in the home with offences ranging from common assault and criminal damage right up to, sadly, murder itself. The Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”), which prosecutes most criminal offences in...
What is Exceptional Hardship?
Exceptional Hardship is an application which is put before the Magistrates’ Court to avoid a driving ban due to accumulating 12 or more penalty points on a driving licence within a 3-year period. If successful, the Court has the discretion not to impose a ban at all...
Should I get a Solicitor for Speeding?
The question ‘Should I get a Solicitor for Speeding?’ is a common question many motorists will ask themselves if they have recently been stopped by the Police or have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) in the post. The short answer is that it will depend...
Is it a criminal offence if shops sell food after it’s “use by” date?
Is it a criminal offence for a shop to offer food for sale after its labelled “use by” date? This was the legal question posed to the High Court by a large national retailer in March 2020. Consumers might argue that in circumstances where food has been given a “use...
Drink Driving ‘Hip Flask’ Defence: Case Analysis
In this article barrister Thomas Wheeler provides an in-depth analysis of a recent Driving Offence matter he represented a client in involving the "hip flask defence." The client was charged with the following offences: Drink Drive (63micrograms of alcohol in 100ml...
Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Time Limits
For certain types of motoring offences, the police are under an obligation to serve a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) upon the Registered Keeper of the vehicle and must warn them that the driver of the vehicle may face prosecution. This crucial requirement is...
Can you go to Jail for Drink Driving?
If you have been charged with Drink Driving, a common concern for many motorists is whether they will go to jail for drink driving. This is a valid concern and one which requires an individual assessment of each specific case, if you would like to speak with one of...
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